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Voice Development and Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

The speed at which Vocal Folds vibrate is called the __________ __________

A

Fundamental Frequency of Voice

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The rapidity of vibration (of the vocal folds) is determined by:
1.
2.
3.
4.

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  1. Air pressure from the lungs
  2. Tension on the vocal folds
  3. Mass of the vocal folds
  4. Length of the vocal folds
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3
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Pitch is measured in:

A

Hertz (Hz)

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4
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Hertz (Hz) is equal to the number of ________ per second of the vocal folds

A

number of vibrations per second

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5
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Fundamental Frequency is also called:

A

Habitual Pitch

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6
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A voice disorder is present if an individual _______ _______ is two or more tones away from the ________ ________ of their sex

A

Habitual pitch and optimal pitch

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7
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The average adult male frequency is

A

~130Hz

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8
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The average adult females frequency is

A

~250Hz

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9
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TRUE OR FALSE
An Infants Larynx is positioned high in their neck

A

TRUE ~3rd cervical vertebrae

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10
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An infants high positioned larynx allows an infant to:

A
  • Breath while nursing
  • Reduces the risk of chocking
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11
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After ~5years, the larynx moves down and sits at ~____ cervical vertebrae

A

6th

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12
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The larynx reaches the ____ cervical vertebrae by 17 - 20 years old

A

7th

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13
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At puberty, a male’s vocal cords rapidly grow ~___mm in length, and _______

A

10mm. length and thickness

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14
Q

During puberty, a females vocal cords thicken ~___mm with no significant ________

A

4mm, NO SIGNIFICANT THICKENING

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15
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A Monotone voice is a result of ________

A

not varying speaking frequency during speech

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16
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Voice Intensity is measured in:

A

Decibels (dB)
perceived as loudness

17
Q

The average loudness of conversational speech is _____

A

~60dB

18
Q

A major determiner in vocal intensity (perceived as loudness) is _________ ________

A

SUBGLOTTAL PRESSURE
(pressure from the lungs onto the interior aspects of the vocal cords)

19
Q

At what age does a persons voice start to decline

A

60 years old

  • pitch between males and females evens out
  • diminished quality
  • Decreased capacity for control over loudness (dB)
20
Q

Vocal Abuse can lead to:

A
  • Vocal nodules
  • Contact Ulcers
  • Vocal Polyps
  • Acute and Chronic Laryngitis
21
Q

A women in her 20’s presents with voice symptoms of breathiness and hoarseness, with soreness and inability to reach upper third pitch range, she most likely is suffering from:

A

Vocal Nodules

22
Q

A man in his 40’s presents with high acid reflux, pain at the vocal folds, and hoarseness with breathiness, he often clears his throat. What is he most likely suffering from

A

Contact Ulcers

23
Q

A client presents with a sensation of something in the throat, with voice hoarseness, breathiness, and roughness. They reportedly just visited a baseball stadium. What is their most likely diagnosis?

A

Vocal Polyps

24
Q

Inflammation of the vocal folds that results from exposure to noxious agents, allergies, or vocal abuse is called:

A

Laryngitis

25
Q

What voice disorders are associated with Hypoadduction?

A

Parkinson’s and Vocal Fold Paralysis (unilateral or bilateral)

26
Q

Define Diplophonia

A

the two vocal folds vibrate at different speeds

27
Q

Voice Disorders associated with Hyperadduction are:

A

Spastic Dysarthria
- resulting from bilateral damage to the brain
- great difficulty swallowing and speaking

Spastic Dysphonia
- abnormal laryngospasm-strained, effortful tight voice with a vocal tremor
-used to be thought of as an emotionally triggered event, now it can be many things including neurological

28
Q

Alaryngeal speakers speak from their ___________

A

Trachea via a surgical hole

29
Q

Voice Disorders can have symptoms in these four areas of speech:

A
  1. Distorted Voice Quality
  2. Distorted Vocal Pitch
  3. Distorted Loudness
  4. Distorted Resonance
30
Q

Two potential causes of voice quality are:

A

Lesions on the vocal folds, and neurological impairment

31
Q

Three aspects of speech may suggest a voice pitch disorder, they are:

A
  • Monopitch
  • Inappropriate Pitch
  • Pitch Breaks
32
Q

Define Stridor

A

Noisy breathing or involving sound with inspiration and expiration

33
Q

Define Consistent Aphonia

A

Persistent absence of voice, perceived as whispering

34
Q

Define Episodic Aphonia

A

Uncontrolled, unpredictable aphonic breaks in voice that can last a fraction of a second or longer

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