MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the Respiratory System plays a major role in speech?
A
nose
B
pharynx
C
larynx
D
trachea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -When we speak muscles in the larynx bring the vocal cords together. As the air rushes from our lungs out through the larynx, the from portion of the vocal cords vibrate, producing a sound. The upper portion of our throat then modifies this sound to produce speech.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the center of the larynx lie the vocal folds (also known as the vocal cords). The vocal folds are one of the most important parts of the larynx, as they play a key role in all three functions mentioned above.

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