Essential Voice Tremor Quiz

What percentage of individuals with essential tremor experience essential voice tremor?

• 14%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What causes the tremulous, quavering vocal quality in essential voice tremor?

• Nasal congestion

• Jaw clenching

• Rhythmic vocal cord contractions

• Involuntary eye movements

According to Duffy (2013), are individuals with mild essential voice tremor always aware of their condition?

• Yes

• Depends on age

• No

• Sometimes

Which body parts may also experience tremor in severe cases of essential voice tremor?

• Shoulders and hips

• Fingers and toes

• Knees and elbows

• Lips, tongue, or neck

What type of movements accompany the rhythmic contractions of the larynx in essential voice tremor?

• No accompanying movements

• Circular laryngeal movements

• Vertical laryngeal movements

• Horizontal laryngeal movements

Who mentioned that some individuals with mild essential voice tremor may not be aware of their condition?

• Smith

• Johnson

• Duffy

• Aronson

Which term is used to describe the vocal quality in essential voice tremor?

• Loud and booming

• Tremulous and quavering

• Soft and muffled

• Smooth and clear

In essential voice tremor, what causes the tremor of the lips, tongue, or neck in severe cases?

• Rhythmic contractions of the vocal folds

• Involuntary eye movements

• Jaw clenching

• Nasal congestion

What is the characteristic of phonation in essential voice tremor?

• Steady and consistent

• Tremulous and quavering

• High-pitched and shrill

• Low and monotone

Which author mentioned the rhythmic, involuntary contractions of the vocal folds in essential voice tremor?

• Duffy

• Johnson

• Aronson

• Smith