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When air passes over the larynx, the vocal cords located within the larynx vibrate. These vibrations produce sound, which is then shaped into speech sounds as it travels through the vocal tract. The muscles in the larynx also play a role in controlling pitch and intensity of the voice.

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What is the order or structures that oxygen passes between your nose and bloodstream?

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What is the lumen of larynx?

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