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The quality of sound produced in the larynx depends upon the ___ of the vocal cords.

A

vibration

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length

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C

tautness

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diameter

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Solution

The correct option is C tautness
Sounds are produced by the vibration of the vocal cords in the larynx. The tautness of the vocal cords defines the quality of the sound produced.

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