Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 2CR
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The reason, due to which the voice of man is lower than a woman’s voice.
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The larynx, which is also known as the voice box is a tube-like structure. It is located two inches below the pharynx. The main function of the larynx is to aid in sound production and provide an open airway.
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