MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
known as the voice box
A
windpipe
B
larynx
C
pharynx
D
epiglottis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The larynx, or voice box, is located in the neck and performs several important functions in the body. The larynx is involved in swallowing, breathing, and voice production. Sound is produced when the air which passes through the vocal cords causes them to vibrate and create sound waves in the pharynx, nose and mouth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Larynx is also known as voice box.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The larynx is a cartilaginous segment of the respiratory tract located in the anterior aspect of the neck. The primary function of the larynx in humans and other vertebrates is to protect the lower respiratory tract from aspirating food into the trachea while breathing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Larynx is a part of the throat. It is responsible for the production of sound. Inside the larynx, there are two vocal cords. There is a small gap between them.

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