Anatomy Practice Exam

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What is the primary function of the larynx?

To filter air
To produce hormones
To serve as the voice box
To transport oxygen to the lungs

The correct answer is: To serve as the voice box

The primary function of the larynx is to serve as the voice box, which is crucial for the production of sound. It contains the vocal cords, which vibrate as air passes through them, allowing for the modulation of pitch and volume, essential components of voice. The larynx also plays a protective role by preventing food and liquids from entering the trachea during swallowing, but its main role in the context of this question is sound production. While filtering air is a function performed by the respiratory system, particularly the nasal passages and trachea, it is not the primary role of the larynx. Producing hormones is a function associated with the endocrine system, particularly glands such as the thyroid, and does not apply to the larynx. Transporting oxygen to the lungs is specifically the role of the trachea and bronchi within the respiratory tract, rather than the larynx itself. Thus, the focus on the larynx as the voice box underscores its critical role in phonation and vocalization.