Which of the following statements is most correct when describing the use of an ophthalmoscope?

a. The examiner should close both eyes while examining the patient's eye.
b. The examiner should never examine the patient's eye.
c. The examiner should use his or her corresponding eye to examine the patient's eye.
d. The examiner should use his or her opposing eye to examine the patient's eye.


Answer: c. The examiner should use his or her corresponding eye to examine the patient's eye.

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Of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves in our body, which are directly related to the oral cavity?

1 . I 2 . III 3 . V 4 . VII 5 . VIII a. 3 only b. 3, 4 c. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 d. None of these

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A structure that is closer to the surface of the body than a second structure is ________ to the second structure.

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

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