What could the "effort closure" of the larynx facilitate?
a. Crying
b. Talking
c. Whispering
d. Yelling
ANS: D
Tight closure of the larynx and the buildup of intrapulmonary pressure through muscular effort is called effort closure. Effort closure of the larynx is necessary for generating loud sounds and for effective coughing and sneezing.
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