The movement of air across the vocal cords in the _____________ produces sounds.

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The vocal cords are located in the larynx, where the movement of air causes them to vibrate and produce sound. The other structures listed (pharynx, trachea, uvula) are involved in breathing, swallowing, and other functions, but not in producing sound. The glottis is the opening between the vocal cords, which plays a role in regulating airflow during speech and breathing.

The Movement of Air Across the Vocal Cords in the _____________