Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

The transcript details a personal account of a decision to undergo surgery, the hospitalization process, and the implications of the surgery on the larynx. It highlights the importance of the larynx beyond voice production, focusing on its role in lung protection. The narrative also reflects on past surgeries and their long-term effects.

What was the main reason for inviting David to the narrator's home?

• To introduce him to family

• To plan a vacation together

• To discuss the details of a surgery

• To celebrate a special occasion

Where was the narrator admitted for surgery?

• King's College Hospital

• St. Mary's Hospital

• Cambridge University Hospital

• Royal National Rd Nose and Ear Hospital

When did the narrator meet David, which led to the surgery?

• On a flight to Greece

• At a hospital in London

• During a conference in Cambridge

• At a family gathering

What was the primary function of the larynx according to the narrator?

• To produce voice

• To protect the lungs

• To regulate blood flow

• To aid in digestion

What complication did the narrator face due to the plastic in the trachea?

• Difficulty in swallowing

• Loss of voice

• Erosion into the esophagus

• Infection in the lungs