Why are sounds produced by adult men usually lower in pitch than those produced by women?
A. Men have larger lung volumes than women.
B. The vocal folds are thicker and longer in men.
C. The larynx is more vertical in men.
D. The glottis is wider in men.
E. The vocal folds are thinner and shorter in men.
Answer: B
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