What are the vocal cords

What happens to your vocal cords as you get older?

• They get shorter and thinner

• They get longer and thicker

• They stay the same size

• They disappear

Answer explanation

As you get older, your vocal cords actually get longer and thicker, not shorter and thinner. This can affect the pitch and quality of your voice over time.

When you whisper, what do your vocal cords do?

• Vibrate faster

• Do not vibrate at all

• Expand in size

• Vibrate slower

Answer explanation

When you whisper, your vocal cords do not vibrate at all, resulting in a quieter sound production.

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What is the best way for doctors to access the vocal cords?

• Through the nose

• Through the mouth

• Through the eye

• Through the ear

Answer explanation

The best way for doctors to access the vocal cords is through the nose, using specialized instruments for visualization and procedures.

What is the voice box also known as?

• Esophagus

• Pharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

Answer explanation

The voice box is also known as the larynx, which is responsible for producing sound by vibrating the vocal cords. It is located in the throat area.

What does an oscilloscope do in the context of examining vocal cords?

• Cuts them

• Changes their pitch

• Helps to see them

• Measures their length

Answer explanation

An oscilloscope helps to see vocal cords by displaying their movements and vibrations graphically, aiding in the examination process.

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What causes the noise when we talk?

• Vocal cords vibrating

• Lungs moving

• Tongue moving

• Mouth opening and closing

Answer explanation

The noise when we talk is caused by the vocal cords vibrating, which produces sound waves that travel through the air and are interpreted as speech by the listener.

What happens to the vocal cords when you hum a high note?

• They stop moving

• They tighten

• They relax

• They expand

Answer explanation

When you hum a high note, the vocal cords tighten to produce the higher pitch sound. This tightening increases the tension in the vocal cords, allowing them to vibrate at a faster rate.

What determines the pitch of the sound we make?

• The speed at which the vocal cords vibrate

• The size of the mouth opening

• The length of the vocal cords

• The speed of air through the windpipe

Answer explanation

The pitch of the sound we make is determined by the speed at which the vocal cords vibrate.

Which part of the body is primarily responsible for producing speech sounds?

• Lungs

• Vocal cords

• Tongue

• Teeth

Answer explanation

The vocal cords are primarily responsible for producing speech sounds by vibrating as air passes through them.

How does whispering affect the vocal cords compared to normal speaking?

• Causes them to vibrate more intensely

• Does not cause them to vibrate

• Makes them vibrate at a higher frequency

• Leads to increased vocal cord tension

Answer explanation

Whispering does not cause the vocal cords to vibrate, unlike normal speaking which involves vibration of the vocal cords.