Question

This modifies the resonant characteristics of vocal tract, acts as a generator of speech sounds, & acts as a visible secondary cue to facilitate communication:

A. Pharynx

B. Mouth

C. Nasal cavity

D. Vocal folds

Answer 1

D. Vocal folds

• Vocal folds are the tissue located in the larynx ( voice box ).Main function include production of sound used for speech.
• Vocal folds are also known as vocal cords .They vibrate and modulate the fllow of air being expelled from the lungs during phonation.
• Option A is wrong because , Pharynx play an important role in deglutition , respiration etc.
• Option B is wrong because mouth help in mechanical digestion of carbohydrate and lipids.
• Option C is wrong becasue nasal cavity help in warming , moisturizing of the air that enter into it.