The ____ are responsible for blinking. 

A. extrinsic eye muscles
B. lacrimal glands
C. nasolacrimal ducts
D. lateral rectus muscles
E. orbicularis oculi


E. orbicularis oculi
The orbicularis oculi is the muscle in the eyelid that is responsible for blinking and squinting.

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a. postural distortion b. injury c. increased efficiency d. a and b

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The soft spot between the bones on an infant's skull is called the:

A) epiphyseal plate. B) xiphoid process. C) meninges. D) fontanel.

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In full elbow extension, varus stability is provided by which of the following bony and/or noncontractile soft tissue structures?

a. Configuration of the joint surfaces, medial collateral ligament, anterior ligament b. Posterior ligament, configuration of the joint surfaces, annular ligament c. Oblique cord, quadrate ligament, configuration of the joint surfaces d. Configuration of the joint surfaces, joint capsule, lateral collateral ligament

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A physician may use _______________ checks when attending an out-of-town conference or whenever using a personal check or when carrying a lot of cash is not appropriate. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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