The _____________________ begin the motion of the mouth opening.

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


The hinge motion occurs in the lower joint compartment between the disc and condyle as the mouth opens. As the condyles begin this motion, the disc moves anteriorly with the condyles, becaus

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A. decreased renal function B. altered memory C. less acute vision D. all of the above

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When irrigating the ear, repeat the process until the return from the ear is ________.

A. absent B. clear C. increased D. opaque

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Which of the following correctly explains the use of "tall man" letters?

Tall man letters are used to designate different drug classifications Tall man letters are used to indicate similarities in drug names Tall man letters are used to indicate differences in the spelling of drug names Tall man letters are used only to indicate differences in the spelling of brand name drugs

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The thyroid gland is visualized easily on CT sectional images of the neck becauseA) it is adjacent to the internal jugular vein, so it absorbs contrast that is administered intravenously

B) it is adjacent to the common carotid artery, so it absorbs contrast that is administered intravenously. C) its density is similar to cartilage. D) it naturally contains iodine.

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