Vocal cords in birds and human beings are _ and _ respectively.

larynx, syrinx

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syrinx, larynx

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syrinx, pharynx

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Solution

The correct option is B syrinx, larynx
The melodious call of many birds comes from a mysterious organ buried deep within their chests which is known as syrinx.

Whereas in mammals, vocal cords are in the larynx. The larynx is a cartilaginous box which helps in sound production and hence called the soundbox.

Pharynx is the common passage for food and air.

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