Question

multiple choice question
sound is produced as air is forced through the , causing vibration of the vocal cords.
pharynx; false
glottis; false
epiglottis; true
glottis; true

Explanation:

The glottis is the space between the vocal folds. When air is forced through the glottis, it causes the true vocal cords to vibrate, producing sound. The pharynx is part of the throat, the epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing, and false vocal cords do not play a role in sound - production in the way described in the question.

Answer:

glottis; true