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what are the diffrences between vocal cords and voice box

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Vocal box also known as larynx is the organ in the neck which is responsible for sound generation, breathing and protecting trachea. Voice box holds vocal chords. Vocal chords are twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched across voice box. Vibration of vocal chords produce sound.

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