COM COM Speech & Swallowing Disorders

Question 1

Which swallowing phase involves the coordinated action of the tongue propelling the bolus toward the pharynx?

Accepted Answer

Oral transit phase

Answer

The oral transit phase is when the tongue propels the bolus posteriorly toward the pharynx.

Question 2

A patient with an open-mouth resting posture and low tongue position is most at risk for which speech disorder?

Accepted Answer

Frontal lisp

Answer

A low, forward tongue rest posture commonly produces a frontal lisp due to tongue protrusion on sibilant sounds.

Question 3

What term describes difficulty swallowing that orofacial myologists commonly address through therapy?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

Answer

Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing and is a key concern in orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Question 4

Which muscle is primarily responsible for tongue tip elevation during the production of alveolar consonants?

Accepted Answer

Superior longitudinal muscle

Answer

The superior longitudinal muscle shortens and elevates the tongue tip, critical for alveolar consonant production.

Question 5

Nasal breathing at rest is preferred over mouth breathing primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Filters, warms, and humidifies incoming air

Answer

The nasal passages filter particulates, warm, and humidify air before it reaches the lungs, which mouth breathing does not do.

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