GENERAL ANATOMY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Question
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What is the correct name for the voice box?
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Trachea
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Bronchus
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Bronchiole
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Larynx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called larynx.
Detailed explanation-2: -Larynx is known as voice box as it is responsible for the production for voice. The two vocal cords are streched across the larynx in such a way that its leaves narraw slit between them for passage of air and when lungs force air through this, the vocal cords vibrate and produce sound.
Detailed explanation-3: -Larynx is also known as voice box.
Detailed explanation-4: -Since the function of the larynx is to generate sound, its other name is voice box.
Detailed explanation-5: -As the larynx houses the vocal cords it is called a voice box.
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