_____ vibrates to produce sound when we speak.

Toungue

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Laryxn

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Trachea

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Vocal cord

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Solution

The correct option is D Vocal cord
Larynx is the part of respiratory system which is located between the pharynx and trachea. It has two muscular ligaments called vocal cords which are stretched across the voice box which leads to narrow slit between them. This allows the air to enter the passage and thus, the vibrating vocal cords produces sound.

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