What is one possible theory to explain why stimulating the oral mucosa by digital palpation suppresses the gag reflex?

What will be an ideal response?


Palpation may help desensitize the mucosa. Digital palpation massages the area and simulates for the patient where the image receptor will be placed.

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Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) H65.23. B) H65.20. C) H65.196. D) H65.193.

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