Asked by
Jaron Jackson
on Oct 13, 2024Verified
What structure is commonly called the "voice box?"
A) trachea
B) pharynx
C) larynx
D) none of the above
Voice Box
The part of the air passage to the lungs that holds the vocal cords; it is responsible for producing sound.
Larynx
The voice box located in the throat, involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.
Trachea
The windpipe, a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs.
- Pinpoint the whereabouts and purpose of the larynx, along with the cartilages connected to it.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the whereabouts and purpose of the larynx, along with the cartilages connected to it.