A patient has a stroke and has weakness on his right side. How will the weakness affect his ability to swallow?
What will be an ideal response
The patient may have difficulty swallowing related to weakness or paralysis of the suprahyoid muscles. The suprahyoid muscles help elevate the larynx and close the epiglottis to prevent choking during the swallowing process.
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A. tidal volume. B. inspiratory reserve volume. C. expiratory reserve volume. D. vital capacity.
Which of the following generalizations does NOT describe the cerebral cortex?
A) The hemispheres are exactly equal in function. B) No functional area of the cortex works alone. C) Each hemisphere is chiefly concerned with sensory and motor functions of the contralateral side of the body. D) The cerebral cortex contains three kinds of functional areas.
The nasal cavity connects to the external environment at the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
You can palpate the anterior surface of the liver and gallbladder just deep to the ________
A) 11th rib on the right side B) right costal margin C) xiphoid process