When a person has laryngitis, he or she cannot speak. What must happen to permit normal speech?
A) The epiglottis must cover the glottis.
B) The swelling of the vocal cords must decrease so they can vibrate normally.
C) Inflammation in the bronchioles has to go down before enough air can enter the lungs.
D) Inflammation in the trachea has to go down before enough air can enter the lungs.
Answer: B
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