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Whts another name for the larynx and the importance it plays in the human body

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your larynx has three main functions in your body: Breathing. Creating vocal sounds. Preventing food and other particles from getting into your trachea, lungs and the rest of your respiratory system.

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Answer: Another name for the larynx is a Voice box. While its main function is to allow a person to speak, it also protects the trachea. It is also involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

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