Biophysical Properties:- The cartilaginous flaps or folds of epiglottis are thicker and shorter in men than in women.
- The frequency (pitch) of sound is less and amplitude is higher in men than in women.
- Men have louder voices due to higher amplitude.
Jul 22, 2020Human ear can hear sounds from 0 dB (threshold) to 120-130 dB in terms of amplitude (loudness). Biophysical Properties: The cartilaginous flaps
The Breathing is one of the most important physiological process of our body in which, we normally inhale (breathe in) and exhale (breathe out) air. While exhaling, our vocal cords vibrate with a little force. This is a physiological process by which the sound / voice is generated.
Vocal Cords/Vocal Box: Vocals cords are a part of the larynx (an organ found in the neck). These are muscle tissue flaps or folds within the larynx that vibrate to produce sound. These cords may be of different thickness and lengths, depending mainly upon the gender.
In the human voice box, or larynx, air from the lungs is pushed past the vocal cords, which then start moving back and forth sideways like a flag fluttering in the wind. With each oscillation the larynx closes and opens, making the airflow stop and start, which creates sound pulses.
It may be noticed that we normally speak only when we exhale the air during our breathing process. At this time, 2 activities occur simultaneously – exhaling of air from lungs and contraction of the larynx muscles closer. This causes vibrations of the vocal cords, thereby producing sound.
It may be noticed that we normally speak only when we exhale the air during our breathing process. At this time, 2 activities occur simultaneously – exhaling of air from lungs and contraction of the larynx muscles closer. This causes vibrations of the vocal cords, thereby producing sound.