laryngeal function

The larynx, or voice box, is a structure in the throat involved in breathing, speaking, and swallowing. It contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound when air from the lungs passes through. The larynx also helps protect the airway during swallowing by closing to prevent food or liquids from entering the lungs. It adjusts tension in the vocal cords to change pitch and volume. Overall, the larynx plays a vital role in voice production, airway protection, and breathing regulation, functioning as a complex and dynamic component of the respiratory and vocal systems.