Anatomy of Speech: Throat, Mouth, and Nose
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What is the primary source of air for speech in all languages?

  • Lungs (correct)
  • Mouth
  • Throat
  • Nose
  • How do we interfere with the passage of air for speech?

  • Quickly release it from the lungs
  • Interfere at various places and in various ways (correct)
  • Slowly draw it into the lungs
  • Interfere at the throat only
  • Which parts are important for recognizing speech in English according to Figure 1?

  • Nose and mouth only
  • Throat, mouth, and nose (correct)
  • Throat only
  • Lungs and throat
  • Study Notes

    Speech Production

    • The primary source of air for speech in all languages is the lungs.
    • We interfere with the passage of air for speech by using various parts of the vocal tract, including the glottis, velum, and oral and nasal cavities.

    Recognizing Speech in English

    • According to Figure 1, the following parts are important for recognizing speech in English:
      • Lips
      • Tongue
      • Teeth
      • Alveolar ridge
      • Hard palate
      • Soft palate
      • Nasal cavity
      • Glottis

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    Description

    This quiz covers the anatomical parts in the throat, mouth, and nose that are essential for producing speech in various languages, with a specific focus on English. Figure 1 provides a side view diagram to aid in understanding these crucial components.

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