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What is the function of the vocal cords?
To control the flow of air from the lungs
What happens when the vocal cords are brought together tightly?
The compressed air bursts out with a coughing noise
Where does the air released by the lungs first arrive?
At the larynx
What is the function of the glottis?
To allow air to pass through freely
What happens when the vocal cords are opened suddenly after being brought together tightly?
The compressed air bursts out with a coughing noise
Test your knowledge about the speech organs involved in English pronunciation. Learn about the vocal cords, larynx, and other important parts of the throat, mouth, and nose.
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