Question

Statement I: The vocal cords are 2 bands of smooth muscle tissue found in the voice box.

Statement II: The voice changes as per the tightness of the vocal cords.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only statement I is correct.
• B. Only statement II is correct.
• C. Both the statements are incorrect.
• D. Both the statements are correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both the statements are correct.

Voicebox is at the upper end of the windpipe. 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. Muscles attached to the vocal cords can make the cords tight or loose which affects the quality and the type of sound.