The part of the respiratory system responsible for speech is
Question and options
The part of the respiratory system responsible for speech is
- Trachea
- Nasal cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Larynx
The larynx, or voice box, holds the vocal cords, whose vibration produces the sounds of speech. The pharynx and nasal cavity shape and resonate the sound, and the trachea only carries air to the lungs, so none of them produces the voice.
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