Question

What is the name of the opening between the vocal cords?

• A. Larynx
• B. Glottis
• C. Pharynx
• D. Alveolus

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Glottis

• The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords within the larynx. It plays a crucial role in the production of sound:

  • When the vocal cords are open, air passes freely through the glottis—this helps produce voiceless sounds.

  • When the vocal cords are close together and vibrating, the glottis narrows or shuts—this is how voiced sounds are made.