Failure of fusion of which of the following contributes to cleft palate?

right and left palatine bones
right and left alveolar processes
acanthion
right and left palatine processes


right and left palatine processes

Rationale: The right and left palatine processes of the maxilla should fuse midline. Failure of fusion contributes to different degrees of cleft palate.

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A. Junctional escape rhythm B. Heart block rhythm C. Normal sinus rhythm D. Asystole

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