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Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

Solution
Larynx is shown in the figure below:



Function:

Larynx is also called voice box. Larynx is situated at the upper end of the wind pipe. The two vocal cords are stretched across the larynx in asucha way that it leaves a narrow slit between them for the passage of air.