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What is a potential cause of ET dysfunction in CP?
What is a potential cause of ET dysfunction in CP?
- Hypotonicity of the tongue muscles
- Narrowing of the pharyngeal airway
- Abnormal insertion of muscles into the anterior border of the hard palate (correct)
- Misalignment of the temporomandibular joint
How does the more horizontal position of tubes in infants relate to ET dysfunction in CP?
How does the more horizontal position of tubes in infants relate to ET dysfunction in CP?
- It leads to decreased ventilation of the middle ear (correct)
- It causes increased pressure on the Eustachian tubes
- It results in overdevelopment of the tensor veli palatini muscle
- It contributes to atrophy of the levator veli palatini muscle
What effect does abnormal insertion of muscles into the posterior border of the hard palate have on ET function in CP?
What effect does abnormal insertion of muscles into the posterior border of the hard palate have on ET function in CP?
- It leads to hypotonicity of the tensor veli palatini muscle
- It causes widening of the pharyngeal airway
- It contributes to hypermobility of the soft palate
- It creates excessive tension on the Eustachian tubes (correct)
What is the approximate frequency of cleft lip & palate in live births?
What is the approximate frequency of cleft lip & palate in live births?
Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?
Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?
In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?
In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?
What is the approximate frequency of cleft lip & palate in live births?
What is the approximate frequency of cleft lip & palate in live births?
Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?
Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?
In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?
In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?
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