Question 1

The is the driving force for speech.

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Phonatory system 
C)  Articulatory/resonating system 
D)  Propagating system

Question 2

are whole-number multiples of the fundamental frequency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Habitual pitches 
B)  Vocal registers 
C)  Vibratory periods 
D)  Harmonics

Question 3

The anatomical name for the "Adam's apple" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid notch 
B)  Thyroid prominence 
C)  Thyroid eminence 
D)  Thyroid protrusion

Question 4

Inspiratory muscles are generally _ , whereas expiratory muscles are generally .

Accepted Answer

A)  Above the diaphragm, below the diaphragm 
B)  Contracted, relaxed 
C)  Below the diaphragm, above the diaphragm 
D)  Controlled, reflexive

Question 5

The facial skeleton and cranium consist of _ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  32 
C)  29 
D)  22

Question 6

The is a muscular hydrostat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uvula 
B)  Tongue 
C)  Velum 
D)  Hyoid

Question 7

is/are the number of cycles of vocal fold vibration per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency 
B)  Vibratory periods 
C)  Periodicity 
D)  Harmonics

Question 8

The study of the structures of the body and the relationship of these structures to one another is

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy 
B)  Kinesiology 
C)  Biology 
D)  Physiology

Question 9

The pulmonary apparatus consists of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Trachea 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Pulmonary airways 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Expiratory muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  Assist the diaphragm's movement back to its relaxed, dome-shaped configuration 
B)  Are important for tidal breathing purposes only 
C)  Are in direct contact with the diaphragm 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

The vocal folds appear to be ivory bands of tissue that _ during respiration and during phonation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abduct, adduct 
B)  Depress, elevate 
C)  Elevate, depress 
D)  Adduct, abduct

Question 12

The three physiological subsystems for speech are

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory, articulatory, propagating 
B)  Respiratory, phonatory, articulatory/resonating 
C)  Muscular, aerodynamic, and acoustic 
D)  Aerodynamic, acoustic, and receptive

Question 13

At what ages are primary and secondary dentition complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months, 18 years 
B)  3 years, 18 years 
C)  3 years, 22 years 
D)  6 months, 22 years

Question 14

The primary biological function(s) of the larynx is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  To protect the airway 
B)  To produce speech 
C)  To serve as an attachment point for inspiratory muscles 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

What is the outcome of the increase in length and volume of the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the outcome of the increase...

Question 16

Adults have _ teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  29 
C)  32 
D)  22

Question 17

The articulator/resonating system consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  The larynx, pharynx, and oral cavity 
B)  The pharyngeal cavity, laryngeal cavity, and lungs 
C)  The lungs, vocal folds, and nasal cavity 
D)  The oral cavity, nasal cavity, and pharyngeal cavity

Question 18

is an air valve composed of cartilages, muscles, and other tissues; the main sound generator for speech production.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharynx 
B)  Thyroid 
C)  Larynx 
D)  Vocal folds

Exam 3: Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Production Mechanism