Mod2Q16 Flashcards
1
Q
During nonspeech breathing, what percentage of the respiratory cycle do inhalation and exhalation assume?
A
inhalation 40% exhalation 60%
2
Q
During speech breathing, what percentage of the respiratory cycle do inhalation and exhalation assume?
A
inhalation-10% exhalation- 90%
3
Q
What is checking action and when does it occur?
A
holding inspiration position to impede or control flow of air; occurs during speech
4
Q
Why is checking action so critical?
A
important for fluency of speech, constant vocal intensity, and frequency of vibration
5
Q
When does ERV come into play?
A
when we run out of inhaled air before we finish what we have to say
6
Q
During speech production, what is happening to subglottal pressure?
A
it is relatively constant
