Crude sounds are formed into intelligible speech by all of the following except the _________.
A) pharynx
B) epiglottis
C) oral cavity
D) tongue
E) lips

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The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food and drink from entering the trachea during swallowing. It is not involved in forming intelligible speech. The pharynx, oral cavity, tongue and lips all play a crucial role in articulating sounds into speech.

Crude Sounds Are Formed into Intelligible Speech by All of the Following