CSD 115 Exam 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions

CSD 115 Exam 1 Study Guide with

Complete Solutions


Communication - ANSWER-a process by which information is exchanged

between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or

behavior




Communicative Disorders - ANSWER-occur when individuals have difficulty

formulating, transmitting, receiving, or understanding language




speech-language pathologist - ANSWER-Professionals trained to identify,

diagnose, treat, and help prevent communicative disorders and swallowing

disorders




audiologist - ANSWER-specialists trained in the the nonmusical treatment of

hearing, balance, and other related ear problems.




central nervous system - ANSWER-brain and spinal cord

, Periphreal Nervous System (PNS) - ANSWER-cranial nerves, spinal nerves,

and autonomic nervous system.




autonomic nervous system (ANS) - ANSWER-sympathetic and

parasympathetic




Wernicke's area - ANSWER-area of the brain responsible for comprehension

and formulation of language




Broca's area - ANSWER-area of the brain responsible for motor planning of

speech




respiratory system - ANSWER-primary function is to exchange oxygen for

carbon dioxide in the lungs to sustain life.

secondary function is to produce the power source (energy) for speech




Boyle's Law - ANSWER-as the speed of a moving fluid increases, the pressure

associated with this movement will decrease.