The growing voice box in boys can be seen as a protruding part of the throat called ________.

Uvula

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Gullet

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Epiglottis

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Adam's apple

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Solution

The correct option is D Adam's apple
When the larynx grows larger during puberty, it sticks out at the front of the throat is called Adam's apple. During puberty, this becomes prominent in males.

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The protruding part of the throat in boys is called ___ .

The protruding part of the throat seen in males is called:

(a) What is the effect of a larger voice box in grown up boys ?

(b) What is the effect of a smaller voice box in grown up girls ?

Boys	Girls
A. Larynx does not grow much	Larynx begins to grow very big
B. Voice box grows to form Adam's apple	No Adam's apple formation
C. No cracking of voice	Cracking of voice takes place
D. Boys have a high pitched voice	Girls have a deep voice

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