Phonation and Swallowing Quiz

Question 1

In swallowing, the bolus is moved down the pharynx
A. By contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles
B. Principally by gravity until it gets to the oesophagus
C. As a result of tipping of the epiglottis
D. By structures innervated by the pharyngeal plexus

Answer 1

B. Principally by gravity until it gets to the oesophagus

Question 2

In phonation, glottal attack refers to:
A. vocal fold adduction occurs before the onset of exhalation
B. exhalation begins before vocal fold adduction
C. airflow and adduction occur
D. exhalation before abduction of vocal folds together

Answer 2

A. vocal fold adduction occurs before the onset of exhalation

Question 3

Which muscle is involved in sustained phonation?
A. posterior cricoarytenoid
B. cricothyroid
C. transverse arytenoid
D. oblique arytenoid

Answer 3

B. cricothyroid

Question 4

Which is the primary lengthening muscle and primary pitch controller of the
larynx?
A. cricoarytenoid
B. cricothyroid
C. thyroarytenoid
D. posterior cricoarytenoid

Answer 4

B. cricothyroid

Question 5

Mobile articulators include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Teeth
B. Tongue
C. Lips
D. Glottis
E. Soft palate

Answer 5

A. Teeth

Question 6

The function the paranasal sinuses in speech is:
A. Increase the vocal pitch
B. Contribute to vocal resonance
C. Assist with deglutition
D. Decrease the vocal pitch

Answer 6

B. Contribute to vocal resonance

Question 7

A patient with damage to their hypoglossal nerve will have:
A. Paralysis of pharyngeal muscles
B. Paralysis of tongue muscles affecting the oral phase of deglutition
C. Paralysis of larynx and pharynx
D. Paralysis of buccal structures, excluding the tongue

Answer 7

B. Paralysis of tongue muscles affecting the oral phase of deglutition

Question 8

A patient with damage to the vagus CNX nerve will have:
A. Paralysis of facial muscles affecting preparatory phase of deglutition
B. Paralysis of tongue muscles affecting the oral phase of deglutition
C. Paralysis of soft palate muscles affecting pharyngeal phase of
deglutition
D. Paralysis of buccal structures, including the tongue

Answer 8

C. Paralysis of soft palate muscles affecting pharyngeal phase of
deglutition

Question 9

During phonation the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ causes the vocal folds to be sucked back
together again.
A. Bernoulli principle
B. Decrease in speed
C. Increase in air pressure
D. Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle

Answer 9

A. Bernoulli principle

Question 10

A patient with damage to the trigeminal CNV nerve will have:
A. Paralysis of facial muscles affecting preparatory phase of deglutition
B. Paralysis of tongue muscles affecting the oral phase of deglutition
C. Loss of general sensation to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
D. Paralysis of buccal structures, including the tongue

Answer 10

C. Loss of general sensation to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue