Organs of Speech Quiz

Which of the following is not a part of the roof of the mouth?

• The soft palate

• The uvula

• The upper back teeth

• The upper front teeth

What is the main function of the epiglottis?

• To produce speech sounds

• To adjust the geometry and volume of the pharynx

• To control the positioning of the vocal folds

• To prevent the entry of food particles into the windpipe

Which part of the pharynx is bounded inferiorly by the glottis?

• Laryngo-Pharynx

• None of the above

• Naso-Pharynx

• Oro-Pharynx

What is the main function of the soft palate or velum?

• To adjust the geometry and volume of the oral cavity

• To produce nasal sounds

• To control the positioning of the vocal folds

• To prevent the entry of food particles into the windpipe

Which part of the tongue lies opposite the soft palate when the tongue is at rest?

• The front

• The blade

• The back

• The tip

In which position of the soft palate are nasalized sounds produced?

• Lowered position

• Raised position

• None of the above

• Neutral position

What affects the size and shape of the nasal cavity?

• All of the above

• Swelling of the tissues

• Content of mucous

• Muscular structure

Which organ of speech is the anterior termination of the entire vocal tract?

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Nasal Cavity

• Lips

What makes the greatest contribution to changes in the shape and volume of the oral cavity?

• Pharynx

• Lips

• Tongue

• Larynx

Which of the following is not a part of the larynx?

• Epiglottis

• Arytenoids

• Thyroid Cartilage

• Cricoid Cartilage