Why do adolescent boys often go through a phase of hoarse, cracking voice?
ATheir lungs become too small
BThey develop a permanent disease
CThe growing muscles of the enlarging voice box are temporarily out of co-ordination, so the voice goes hoarse for some days or weeks before settling
DThe vocal cords break and re-grow
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The growing muscles of the enlarging voice box are temporarily out of co-ordination, so the voice goes hoarse for some days or weeks before settling
During the growth spurt of puberty, the larynx and its muscles are rapidly remodelling. While the muscles adjust to controlling the bigger voice box, the voice can become hoarse or break. This is temporary and the voice usually settles within weeks.
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