Anatomy of Voice
What is a sign of decreased muscle tone in the lips?
Closed lips
Drooping lips
Lips that can move independently
Lips that are pursed
Drooping lips
How often does one respiratory cycle occur during tidal breathing?
Every 1-2 seconds
Every 2-3 seconds
Every 4-5 seconds
Every 6-7 seconds
Every 4-5 seconds
Which vocal quality is characterized by a rough, unpleasant sound?
Breathiness
Hoarseness
Diplophonia
Glottal fry
Hoarseness
What are the three main components of voice production?
Resonance, Phonation, Articulation
Respiration, Phonation, Resonance
Respiration, Articulation, Intonation
Phonation, Articulation, Prosody
Respiration, Phonation, Resonance
What is another name for the Oral Mechanism Examination?
Orofacial Examination
What part of the body is responsible for making sounds when you speak:
Feet
Hands
Vocal Cords
Elbows
Vocal Cords
What is the average number of respiratory cycles adults complete per minute during tidal breathing?
6-12
12-18
18-24
24-30
12-18
Which vocal quality disturbance is characterized by an audible escape of air?
Hoarseness
Breathiness
Diplophonia
Glottal fry
Breathiness
Which of the following is an obstructive lung disease?
Pulmonary fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis
Emphysema
Both B and C
Both B and C
The resting posture of which structure is observed during an oral examination?
Jaw
T
deep layer of lamina propria is primarily composed of:
Elastin fibers
Collagen fibers
Muscle fibers
Mucous membranes
Collagen fibers
What condition is characterized by under-breathing and excess CO2?
Hypoventilation
What is a hallmark symptom of Parkinson's Disease related to respiration?
Increased lung capacity
Reduced respiratory support
Enhanced vocal quality
None of the above
Reduced respiratory support
What is the role of the phrenic nerve?
To control the larynx
To innervate the diaphragm
To assist with rib movement
To regulate lung volume
To innervate the diaphragm
What does the term "occlusion" refer to in the context of dentition?
The alignment of the jaws
What is the primary muscle of inspiration?
External intercostals
Diaphragm
Sternocleidomastoid
Rectus abdominis
Diaphragm
What is the primary purpose of speech breathing?
To regulate airflow for voice production.
Which of the following is NOT a laryngeal symptom of GERD?
Chronic throat clearing
Hoarseness/dysphonia
Vocal tremor
Laryngeal soreness/pain
Vocal tremor
What can happen during hyperventilation?
Excess CO2 buildup
Impaired cellular respiration
Increased respiratory reserve
Enhanced oxygenation
Impaired cellular respiration
What should a speech-language pathologist do if a client exhibits compensatory articulation errors?
Assess the oral structures thoroughly
What happens to lung pressure when the lungs expand?
Pressure increases
Pressure decreases
Pressure remains constant
Pressure fluctuates randomly
Pressure decreases
What effect does supine position have on lung inflation?
It increases lung volume
It has no effect
It reduces resting lung volume
It allows for complete inflation
It reduces resting lung volume
What is the impact of a cleft palate on speech development?
Limited phonemic repertoire
Increased vocal range
Normal articulation
Enhanced auditory feedback
Limited phonemic repertoire
Which muscles help stabilize posture and increase breathing efficiency?
Muscles of forced expiration
Diaphragm
Accessory muscles of inhalation
All muscles of breathing
All muscles of breathing
What structures coordinate to achieve normal velopharyngeal closure?
Velum, lateral pharyngeal wall, posterior pharyngeal wall
Tongue, hard palate, uvula
Eustachian tube, soft palate, nasal cavity
Epiglottis, vocal cords, pharyngeal wall
Velum, lateral pharyngeal wall, posterior pharyngeal wall