Causes of ET Dysfunction in Cleft Palate
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>1 in 750</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?

    <p>Oriental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?

    <p>Female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate frequency of cleft lip & palate in live births?

    <p>1 in 750 live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial group shows a bias towards cleft palate only?

    <p>Oriental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cleft lip & palate, which gender shows a higher prevalence in cleft palate only?

    <p>Females</p> Signup and view all the answers

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