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Which of the following is NOT considered an active articulator?

ALips

BTongue

CVelum

DUpper teeth

Answer:

D. Upper teeth

Read Explanation:

The upper teeth are not considered an active articulator because they are typically the stationary point of contact during speech production, making them a passive articulator; the active articulator is usually the tongue or lower lip which moves against the upper teeth to produce sounds. 


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