[ELI5] Why do old people’s voices sound…old

Question

You know the sound, sort of gravely? What happens to the aging of vocal cords where the older you get, your voice changes further

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Answer 1

Amazing, thank you for the explanation. I didn’t realize the role testosterone continued to play in the body even when we get older. Wild stuff but explains why all of my in laws are starting to sound “dark” hahahah!!