Syrinx - Musculoskeletal - Flashcards
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| The syrinx is the avian equivalent of which mammalian structure? | The vocal cords
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| Where is the syrinx is located? | Bifurcation of the trachea
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| True or False: Sound is produced on expiration? | True
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| Which muscles control the tension of the membranes? | Tracheolateral muscles
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| True or False: Each half of the syrinx can function independently producing 2 different notes at the same time? | True
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| Which structure in the oral cavity of parrots enable them to control the sound produced by the syrinx to mimic human sounds? | Muscular tongue
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