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What is the key function of the palate?
What is the key function of the palate?
- To regulate body temperature
- To assist in chewing food
- To provide a barrier between the mouth and nose to prevent nasal regurgitation (correct)
- To aid in the process of smelling
Which pairs of muscles attach to the Eustachian tube and open it for fluid drainage or air pressure equalization?
Which pairs of muscles attach to the Eustachian tube and open it for fluid drainage or air pressure equalization?
- Tensor veli palatini and Levator veli palatini (correct)
- Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius
- Biceps brachii and Triceps brachii
- Masseter and Temporalis
What are the speech signs of velopharyngeal dysfunction insufficiency (VPD)?
What are the speech signs of velopharyngeal dysfunction insufficiency (VPD)?
- Hyperventilation
- Hypothermia
- Hyponasality (correct)
- Hyperactivity
Which craniofacial condition is characterized by upper airway obstruction and a small chin?
Which craniofacial condition is characterized by upper airway obstruction and a small chin?
What does the term 'congenital' mean?
What does the term 'congenital' mean?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cleft lip and palate?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cleft lip and palate?
Which muscle is responsible for raising the soft palate?
Which muscle is responsible for raising the soft palate?
Which condition is characterized by hypernasality, nasal emission, and poor intelligibility?
Which condition is characterized by hypernasality, nasal emission, and poor intelligibility?
What is the main function of the soft palate?
What is the main function of the soft palate?
Which craniofacial condition is caused by a micro deletion on chromosome 22?
Which craniofacial condition is caused by a micro deletion on chromosome 22?
Which neurological disorder is characterized by stiff and tight muscles due to motor cortex damage?
Which neurological disorder is characterized by stiff and tight muscles due to motor cortex damage?
Which condition is genetic and primarily affects boys, resulting in muscle fibers breaking down due to lack of dystrophin?
Which condition is genetic and primarily affects boys, resulting in muscle fibers breaking down due to lack of dystrophin?
What term is used to describe the characteristic shaky movements and impaired balance in individuals with cerebellum damage?
What term is used to describe the characteristic shaky movements and impaired balance in individuals with cerebellum damage?
In which type of cerebral palsy are the legs affected more than the arms?
In which type of cerebral palsy are the legs affected more than the arms?
What is a common symptom of premature birth, indicating a greater likelihood of developmental difficulties?
What is a common symptom of premature birth, indicating a greater likelihood of developmental difficulties?
