The force that carries a vibrating object beyond the point of rest is:
inertia
What is the cycle-to-cycle variability in frequency
Jitter
unvoiced, velar, stop consonant
/k/
Individuals with hearing loss may speak in the ____ of the mouth, resulting in cul-de-sac resonance
back
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for language expression, reasoning, and problem solving?
Frontal lobe
muscles of inhalation
External intercostals
The softest and loudest phonation one can produce
Dynamic range
Vocal folds are _____ at rest
abducted
____ are susceptible to middle ear infections because their Eustachian tubes run nearly horizontally, so fluids do not drain easily
Infants
An ____ extends from the cell body and transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body
axon
The number of cycles per second
Frequency
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Hyoid bone
F2 on an F1/F2 plot represents
Tongue advancement
The human auditory system responds more favorably to sounds in the _____ frequencies
midrange
The cranial nerve that plays a vital role in heart rate, endocrine function, digestion and phonation is
CN X
Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and lungs make up the ____ apparatus.
pulmonary apparatus
The basic model that describes voice production as an interaction of the muscle force, tissue elasticity, air pressure and flows.
myoelastic-aerodynamic theory
Nasal consonants have a complete closure in which location?
oral cavity
The structure that is responsible for transducing pressure waves into mechanical vibration
Tympanic Membrane
Damage to the basal nuclei may result in
Excessive involuntary movements