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What is the role of the orbicularis oris muscle during the oral preparatory phase of swallowing?
What is the role of the orbicularis oris muscle during the oral preparatory phase of swallowing?
- To prevent pooling of the bolus in the lateral and anterior sulci
- To elevate the posterior tongue to prevent fluid from entering the pharynx
- To maintain oral competency during bolus preparation and swallowing (correct)
- To soften the solid bolus by mixing it with saliva
How does contraction of the thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle affect pitch?
How does contraction of the thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle affect pitch?
- It raises the pitch by decreasing tension in the vocal cover
- It raises the pitch by increasing length and tension in the vocal cords
- It has no effect on pitch
- It lowers the pitch by decreasing tension in the vocal cover (correct)
Which muscle works synergistically with the orbicularis oris during the oral preparatory phase?
Which muscle works synergistically with the orbicularis oris during the oral preparatory phase?
- Posterior tongue
- Hyoglossus
- Buccinators (correct)
- Styloglossus
What is the main function of mastication during the oral preparatory phase?
What is the main function of mastication during the oral preparatory phase?
Which group of muscles facilitates the movement and positioning of the bolus in preparation for swallowing?
Which group of muscles facilitates the movement and positioning of the bolus in preparation for swallowing?
What happens to the pitch when there is a strengthening of thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle contraction?
What happens to the pitch when there is a strengthening of thyroarytenoid (TA) muscle contraction?
What is the primary risk associated with chronic aspiration that is left untreated?
What is the primary risk associated with chronic aspiration that is left untreated?
Which assessment involves a radiological procedure that provides dynamic imaging of the upper aerodigestive tract during all four stages of swallowing?
Which assessment involves a radiological procedure that provides dynamic imaging of the upper aerodigestive tract during all four stages of swallowing?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing?
Which evaluation method involves the placement of a catheter containing pressure sensors through the pharynx and esophagus to capture pressure readings during liquid bolus swallows?
Which evaluation method involves the placement of a catheter containing pressure sensors through the pharynx and esophagus to capture pressure readings during liquid bolus swallows?
What is the purpose of a Clinical Swallow Examination conducted by an SLP?
What is the purpose of a Clinical Swallow Examination conducted by an SLP?
Which assessment examines the effects of compensatory strategies such as postural changes, sensory modifications, and swallowing maneuvers?
Which assessment examines the effects of compensatory strategies such as postural changes, sensory modifications, and swallowing maneuvers?
What is the relationship between bolus volume and the duration of UES opening and airway closure?
What is the relationship between bolus volume and the duration of UES opening and airway closure?
Which factor is commonly associated with impaired swallowing (Dysphagia) in patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC)?
Which factor is commonly associated with impaired swallowing (Dysphagia) in patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC)?
What are the potential negative consequences of dysphagia related to laryngeal function?
What are the potential negative consequences of dysphagia related to laryngeal function?
How is laryngeal penetration defined in the context of dysphagia?
How is laryngeal penetration defined in the context of dysphagia?
What can cause airway invasion before the pharyngeal swallow?
What can cause airway invasion before the pharyngeal swallow?
When does aspiration occur during swallowing?
When does aspiration occur during swallowing?
What is the main factor determining the force available to drive phonation?
What is the main factor determining the force available to drive phonation?
What happens if the gap between the medial surface edges of the vocal folds is too wide?
What happens if the gap between the medial surface edges of the vocal folds is too wide?
What type of phonation is characterized by a favorable configuration of the glottis with nearly parallel vocal folds?
What type of phonation is characterized by a favorable configuration of the glottis with nearly parallel vocal folds?
What happens if the vocalis muscle is atrophic or paralyzed?
What happens if the vocalis muscle is atrophic or paralyzed?
How are changes in vocal fold length and tension used to control voice inflections?
How are changes in vocal fold length and tension used to control voice inflections?
What physical property of the vocal folds is crucial for normal modal phonation?
What physical property of the vocal folds is crucial for normal modal phonation?
Which phase of swallowing involves bolus transport through the hypopharynx into the proximal esophagus?
Which phase of swallowing involves bolus transport through the hypopharynx into the proximal esophagus?
What muscle is responsible for closing the velopharyngeal port during the oral phase of swallowing?
What muscle is responsible for closing the velopharyngeal port during the oral phase of swallowing?
Which muscle elevates and retracts the velum during the pharyngeal phase to prevent nasal regurgitation?
Which muscle elevates and retracts the velum during the pharyngeal phase to prevent nasal regurgitation?
What is the physiological importance of the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?
What is the physiological importance of the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?
Which muscle relaxes during the swallow to allow opening of the upper esophageal sphincter?
Which muscle relaxes during the swallow to allow opening of the upper esophageal sphincter?
What occurs as a result of pharyngeal swallow triggering?
What occurs as a result of pharyngeal swallow triggering?
Which muscle contracts to provide an opening for the bolus to be propelled into the pharynx during the oral phase?
Which muscle contracts to provide an opening for the bolus to be propelled into the pharynx during the oral phase?
Airway protection during swallowing involves two dimensions. What are they?
Airway protection during swallowing involves two dimensions. What are they?
What closes at the true vocal folds to prevent aspiration during swallowing?
What closes at the true vocal folds to prevent aspiration during swallowing?
