The human vocal tract is:
A) Better-adapted for producing speech and less well-adapted for other functions than the vocal tracts of other animals.
B) less well-adapted for producing speech and better-adapted for other functions than the vocal tracts of other animals.
C) equally well-adapted for speech and biological functions as the vocal tracts of other animals.
D) equally well-adapted for biological functions, but better-adapted for speech than the vocal tracts of other animals.

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The human vocal tract is uniquely adapted for producing a wide range of sounds, making it better-suited for speech compared to other animals. This specialization, however, comes at the expense of some other functions, such as being less efficient at breathing and swallowing.

The Human Vocal Tract Is