A high-pitched sound produced by the larynx or pharynx on inspiration is __ A stridor B rales C gurgle D wheeze

The correct answer is:<br /><br />(A) stridor<br /><br />Stridor is a high-pitched sound produced by turbulent airflow in the larynx or pharynx, typically heard during inspiration. It often indicates an obstruction or narrowing in the upper airway.