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Sound box in your body is also called


A

Larynx

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B

Pharynx

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C

Bronchi

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D

Trachea

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Solution

The correct option is A

Larynx


The correct option is (A).

Explanation for the correct option:

  1. The larynx is the hollow tube linking the pharynx to the other parts of the respiratory system.
  2. The larynx inhabits the vocal cords and is known as the body's sound box.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (B)
The pharynx connects the hollow tube connecting the nasal and oral cavities with the larynx and esophagus. It does not play an active role in producing sound.

Option (C)
The bronchi form the connection between the trachea and the lungs. It has the prime function of transferring respiratory gases to the lungs and facilitates the process of breathing.

Option (D)
The trachea is the windpipe that connects the larynx to the bronchi.
The voice box is also termed the larynx.


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