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What is the primary function of the epiglottis?
What could cause a coughing fit while eating or drinking?
What is another name for the 'Adam's apple'?
Which structure connects the larynx to the lungs?
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The larynx is primarily responsible for which of the following?
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What is the primary role of the chest muscles in speech production?
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Which part of the vocal tract is specifically involved in modifying airflow during speech?
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What is the term used to describe the study of the different parts of the vocal tract?
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During which stage of speech production does the air pass through the vocal folds?
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Which term describes the space between the vocal folds?
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What happens to the vocal folds during a closed glottis?
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Which speech sound can be replaced by a glottal stop in certain accents?
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What is the first stage in the production of speech?
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What occurs when the vocal folds are brought together in a way that leaves a narrow space for air to pass?
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Which of the following best describes the airflow during speech compared to quiet breathing?
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What happens to the lips when producing the sound /p/?
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Which statement about the diaphragm during breathing is accurate?
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How does the number of breaths per unit of time change during speech compared to quiet breathing?
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What characterizes the airflow in quiet breathing compared to speech?
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What is the basic purpose of the breathing mechanism during both quiet breathing and speech?
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When producing consonant sounds in English, the flow of air must interact with which of the following?
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What role do the external intercostal muscles play in breathing?
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What happens to the lungs when the chest cavity expands?
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During speech, what is the role of diaphragm and rib cage muscles?
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What is the main function of the larynx?
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How are vocal cords involved in speech production?
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What occurs at the glottis within the larynx?
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What anatomical feature is primarily responsible for adjusting the tension of vocal cords?
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Which of the following best describes the rib cage movement during inhalation?
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Study Notes
Speech Production
- Speech sounds result from contracting muscles.
- Breathing muscles create airflow, essential for most speech sounds.
- Larynx muscles modify airflow.
- Vocal tract (oral and nasal cavities) modifies further airflow.
- Articulators are parts of the vocal tract.
- Articulatory phonetics studies these parts.
Stages of Speech Production
- Initiation: Initial stage
- Phonation: Sound production within the larynx
- Oral-nasal Process: Airflow through oral/nasal passages
- Articulation: Modification by articulators
The Initiation Process
- All speech requires pulmonic (lung) air directed outward through the trachea.
The Phonation Process
- Air passes through larynx containing vocal folds.
- Glottis: The space between the vocal folds.
- Phonation occurs when vocal folds vibrate.
The Phonation Process (Closed Glottis)
- Vocal folds brought together, no air passes through.
- Glottal stop sound results.
- Can replace /t/ in some accents (e.g., football).
The Phonation Process (Narrow Glottis)
- Vocal folds together, narrow opening.
- Airflow vibrates vocal folds.
- Voiced sounds result.
The Articulation Process
- Airflow modified in cavities.
- Articulators modify airflow to produce consonants (e.g., /p/, /m/).
- Airflow through nasal cavity for /m/.
Airflow during Speech
- Significantly more exhaled air during speech compared to quiet breathing.
- Breathing rhythm drastically changes.
- Fewer breaths per unit of time during speech.
- Flow encounters resistance from articulators during speech.
- Breathing (gas exchange) continues comfortably.
Expanding the Lungs during Breathing and Speech
- Diaphragm: Contraction lowers and flattens, increasing chest cavity size.
- Rib Muscles (External Intercostals): Contract, causing ribs to lift and expand chest cavity.
The Larynx (Voice Box)
- Important for breathing, speaking, swallowing.
- Made of bone, cartilage, located in the throat's center.
- Contains glottis.
- Air flow encounters controlled resistance (vocal folds).
Structures of the larynx
- Epiglottis: Flap of cartilage, protects windpipe during swallowing.
- Trachea: Tube connecting larynx to lungs (windpipe).
Larynx & Vocal Tract Functionality
- Larynx has a prominent part, the Adam's apple, visible externally.
- Laryngeal tissues perform different functions in speech.
- Vocal folds are key for voice production (vibration/pitch).
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Explore the fascinating processes of speech production, from the initiation of sound to the roles of phonation and articulation. This quiz covers the physiological mechanisms involved in producing speech sounds and how airflow is modified through the vocal tract. Delve into the stages and components that play a crucial role in how we communicate.
