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What is the primary function of the lungs in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system helps in inhaling air?
What describes the process of exhaling?
What is the air stream mechanism above the glottis called?
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What type of sounds are produced using glottalic ingressive ASM?
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Which organ is NOT part of the respiratory system?
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What happens during the inhalation process?
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Which system provides the air stream necessary for speech production?
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What mechanism initiates the air stream for speech production in pulmonic ASM?
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Which part of the body is primarily involved in the production of velaric ASM?
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Which of the following accurately describes velaric ASM?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the articulatory system?
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Which languages are typically associated with velaric ASM?
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What is the primary function of the soft palate during the production of oral sounds?
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What is the role of the larynx in the phonatory system?
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Which of the following sounds is produced when the soft palate is lowered?
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What defines the pulmonic egressive air stream mechanism?
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What term describes the closure of the nasal passage by raising the soft palate?
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Which of the following components is part of the articulatory system?
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Which example represents a nasal sound according to the articulatory system?
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What function does the uvula serve in the articulatory system?
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How are nasalized sounds produced?
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What is the role of the alveolar ridge in sound production?
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What is the primary function of the tongue in speech?
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Which of the following examples illustrates velic closure?
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Which part of the tongue is referred to as the Apex?
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Which part of the tongue is opposite the hard palate?
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What is the role of the blade of the tongue in speech?
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Which example best illustrates the use of the back of the tongue?
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Which part of the tongue is found beyond the back of the tongue?
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Study Notes
Organs of Speech
Respiratory System
- Comprised of lungs, chest muscles, and windpipe (trachea).
- Primary function is respiration: inhalation (air drawn in) and exhalation (air expelled).
- Inhalation occurs when chest muscles expand, causing lungs to fill with air.
- Exhalation occurs when chest muscles contract, compressing lungs to push air out.
- Provides the airflow necessary for speech sound production.
Air Stream Mechanisms (ASM)
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Glottalic ASM:
- Air stream produced above the closed glottis.
- Examples include implosive sounds in some Sindhi language forms.
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Velaric ASM:
- Sounds produced with air in front of the velum while airflow is blocked by the back of the tongue.
- Found in some African and South American languages.
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Pulmonic ASM:
- Initiated by air exhaled from the lungs, known as pulmonic egressive.
- Commonly used in all languages globally.
Phonatory System
- Composed of the larynx located in the throat.
- Responsible for voice production through vibration of vocal cords.
Articulatory System
- Involves several key components that help shape speech sounds:
- Pharynx: Connects top of larynx to the roof of the tongue.
- Lips: Contribute to sound formation by closing or opening.
- Teeth: Act as articulatory surfaces.
- Alveolar Ridge: Located just behind the upper teeth, important for certain consonants.
- Hard Palate: Bony structure that shapes sound.
- Soft Palate (Velum): Functions as a valve controlling airflow between the nasal and oral cavities.
- Uvula: A small fleshy extension at the end of the soft palate.
- Tongue: Highly mobile organ facilitating articulation of various sounds.
Soft Palate Functions
- Oral Sounds: Produced with the soft palate raised; nasal passage is closed and air escapes through the mouth (e.g., "bag").
- Nasal Sounds: Created with the soft palate lowered allowing air to escape through the nose (e.g., "sum").
- Nasalized Sounds: Occur with the soft palate lowered; both nasal and oral passages are open (e.g., French "bon").
Tongue Dynamics
- Most mobile organ, enabling movement in multiple directions.
- Essential for pronunciation:
- Vowels: Adjusted by raising or lowering without touching the roof of the mouth.
- Consonants: Requires contact with various mouth parts.
- Divided into five parts for articulation:
- Tip (Apex): Engaged for sounds like "thanks."
- Blade: After apex; used for sounds like "sum" and "zoo."
- Middle (Front): Opposite the hard palate; involved in sounds like "ship."
- Back (Dorsum): Opposite the soft palate; used in sounds like "alms."
- Root: Located beyond the back of the tongue.
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This quiz focuses on the organs of speech, covering the respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems. It is designed for students studying the field of linguistics, enhancing their understanding of how speech is produced. Dive into the anatomical and functional aspects of speech mechanisms.
