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Skerch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

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Answered by niral
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Explanation:

β†’ The larynx is a tough, flexible segment of the respiratory tract connecting the pharynx to the trachea in the neck. It plays a vital role in the respiratory tract by allowing air to pass through it while keeping food and drink from blocking the airway.

β†’ The larynx houses the vocal folds, and manipulates pitch and volume, which is essential for phonation. It is situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the esophagus.

functions of larynx

- To protect the airway from choking on material in the throat.

- To regulate the flow of air into our lungs.

- The production of sounds used for speech

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