Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Which organ in humans produces sound?

Options:

Tongue

Pharynx

Larynx

Ear

Correct Answer:

Larynx

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) -Larynx

The primary function of the larynx in humans and other vertebrates is to protect the lower respiratory tract from aspirating food into the trachea while breathing.

It also contains the vocal cords and functions as a voice box for producing sounds, i.e., phonation.