Question
Given below is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
State one main function of each of the structures named above.
State one main function of each of the structures named above.
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Answer
Larynx is the voice box containing vocal cords. It helps in producing sound.
Thyroid gland produces thyroxine and calcitonin which are essential hormones.
Trachea is the wind pipe that helps in passing air to and from the respiratory system while breathing.
Thyroid gland produces thyroxine and calcitonin which are essential hormones.
Trachea is the wind pipe that helps in passing air to and from the respiratory system while breathing.
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