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What does 'flexible' mean?

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Capable of bending easily without breaking.

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What is the role of vocal chords in speaking?

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Vocal chords vibrate to produce sound when air passes through them.

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How do humans form words?

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Humans move their mouths to form words from the sounds made by the vocal chords.

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What is anatomy?

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The study of the structure of living things, including their organs and systems.

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What is the difference between a dog's and a human's mouth?

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A dog's mouth is not as flexible as a human's, limiting its ability to form sounds.

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What do we need to speak?

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Several parts of our bodies, including the mouth, tongue, and vocal chords, work together.

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What happens when air travels from the lungs?

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It passes through the vocal chords and is shaped by the mouth and tongue to create sounds.

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What is the function of the voice box?

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The voice box, or larynx, houses the vocal chords and is essential for sound production.

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Why can't dogs speak like humans?

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Dogs lack the anatomical flexibility in their mouths to form words.

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What is a key difference between human and animal vocal chords?

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Human vocal chords are more flexible and can change shape to produce different sounds.