The Physiology and Culture of Speech and Language Quiz
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What are the physiological mechanisms that produce sound?

  • Brain and spinal cord
  • Larynx and vocal chords (correct)
  • Esophagus and stomach
  • Nose and sinus cavities

    • What is language described as in the text?

  • A purely cultural construct
  • An individualistic expression
  • A result of environmental factors
  • A biocultural phenomenon (correct)

    • What distinguishes the vocal capacity of chimps from humans?

  • Chimps have a more developed vocal system than humans
  • Chimps can vocalize a wider range of sounds than humans
  • Chimps do not have the vocal capacity to vocally speak but can understand and learn sign language (correct)
  • Chimps have a more advanced understanding of tonal languages

    • What produces tone and pitch for sound production?

    <p>Larynx and vocal chords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological mechanisms are involved in the articulation of sounds?

    <p>Mouth and Tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the vocal capacity of chimps from humans?

    <p>Chimps lack the vocal capacity to vocally speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

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