The larynx is ______.

A. a structure that affects the pitches of sounds being made by the human vocal tract
B. the tube bringing air to and from the mouth
C. a structure in auditory cortex responsible for speech perception
D. a flap of tissue at the top of the throat that can close off the nasal cavity


Answer: A

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