EEX3120 Chapter 9: The Voice and Voice Disorders

Question 1

Voice is the primary means of expression and it is an essential feature of a human attribute known as

Answer 1

speech

Question 2

__________ of the voice is the perceptual counterpart frequency associated with speed of vocal fold vibration

Answer 2

pitch

Question 3

As the speed of the vocal folds vibration increased that perceived pitch of the voice

Answer 3

increases/gets higher

Question 4

Frequency is measured in ________, which is the number of complete vibrations per second

Answer 4

hertz

Question 5

When following the lifespan of the larynx from birth to adulthood, it will stop dropping when it reaches the _________ cervical vertebra by ages 15-20

Answer 5

seventh

Question 6

Vocal loudness is known as the ________, it is measured in decibels.

Answer 6

intensity

Question 7

The textbook mentions three disorders of vocal pitch, they are mono pitch, inappropriate pitch, and pitch breaks. Choose one a describe it fully.

Answer 7

Inappropriate pitch; when someones pitch does not correlate with their age or gender

Question 8

Give two examples of disorders of vocal pitch

Answer 8

roughness; hoarseness

Question 9

The textbook provides three etiologies for disorders of vocal quality. Name one and give an example

Answer 9

Organic: Within the body; Laryngeal cancer (removed larynx)

Question 10

Name one impairment or disorder that may be attributed to a voice disorder

Answer 10

Laryngeal cancer; having larynx removed