2007-07-13 16:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The larynx has multiple functions including:
Protecting the airway
Phonation and sound production
During swallowing, the larynx closes at the levels of the epiglottis and glottis. The prevents food particles from entering the air passages.
In many species, the larynx and particularly the vocal cords is the source of sound production. The vocal cords can be made to vibrate with the movement of air in and out of the airway (trachea) and this produces sound. In species where the vocal cords can be tightened or relaxed, the pitch of the sound can be varied.
2007-07-13 16:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a short tube that is located in the throat below the base of the hyoid bone and tongue.
the primary function of the larynx is to guard the passageway between the pharynx and the lower respiratory tract organs.
2007-07-13 16:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
larynx is the sound box in our throat.
2007-07-13 16:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by KJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
larynx plays an important role in our body. it produces sound and important in our breathing mechanism. for more details u can check www.wikipedia.org or www.answers.com
2007-07-13 16:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by anggira dhita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is your voice box
2007-07-13 16:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by sarah r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋