_________are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air.

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The correct option is D
Vocal chords

Two vocal cords are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air. When air passes through them, the vocal cords vibrate to produce the human voice.

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Two ___cords are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air.

Match the following:

Column I Column II

i. Larynx a. Air sacs

ii.Trachea b. Lid of larynx
iii. Alveoli c. Voice box

iv. Epiglottis d. Windpipe

Q. Match the following

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Match the following:
$\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I i . L a r y n x & a . A i r s a c s i i . T r a c h e a & b . L i d o f l a r y n x i i i . A l v e o l i & c . V o i c e b o x i v . E p i g l o t t i s & d . W i n d p i p e \end{matrix}$

Q. Match the column:

Column I	Column II
(a) Larynx	(p) Lid of larynx
(b) Trachea	(q) Air sacs
(c) Alveoli	(r) Voice box
(d) Epiglottis	(s) Wind pipe
	(t) Common passage

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_________are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air.

The correct option is D Vocal chords Two vocal cords are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air. When air passes through them, the vocal cords vibrate to produce the human voice.

The correct option is D
Vocal chords

Two vocal cords are stretched across the voice box or larynx in such a way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air. When air passes through them, the vocal cords vibrate to produce the human voice.