SLP Praxis Chapter 1 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024

SLP Praxis Chapter 1 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Respiration - Answer -exchange of gas between an organism and its environment Pressure in the lungs _________ as the lungs expand during inhalation - Answer -decrease Positive pressure happens right before... - Answer -exhalation The right lung is ________ when compared to the left lung. - Answer -bigger, more broad The 3 types of vertebrae are: - Answer -Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Three structures that are key to adequate respiration: - Answer -Lungs, diaphragm, ribs External intercostals are important for: - Answer -inhalation (pulls ribs up and out to increase diameter of lungs) Internal intercostals are important for: - Answer -exhalation (pulls ribs down to decrease diameter of lungs) Two important neck muscles for respiration: - Answer -sternocleidomastoid (elevates sternums which helps elevate rib cage) and trapezius (controls head/neck, influencing a person's ability to breathe) Abdominal muscles ONLY aid with: - Answer -expriation The process of respiration is the foundation for: - Answer -phonation 3 biological functions of the larynx: - Answer -1. protect the airway 2. aid with excretion and lifting heavy items 3. produces the cough reflex to get foreign objects out of the trachea 3 key cartilages of the larynx: - Answer -1. Thyroid cartilage 2. Cricoid cartilage 3. Arytenoid cartilage Intrinsic laryngeal muscles... - Answer -control sound production Internal Thyroarytenoid: - Answer -technical name for the vocal folds Muscle used for abduction - Answer -posterior cricoarytenoi