In contrast to a curved laryngoscope blade, a straight laryngoscope blade is designed to:

A) move the patient's tongue to the left.
B) extend beneath the epiglottis and lift it up.
C) fit into the vallecular space at the base of the tongue.
D) indirectly lift the epiglottis to expose the vocal cords.


Answer: B) extend beneath the epiglottis and lift it up.

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