The sublingual plica contains the openings to salivary glands called the _____________________ .

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


The sublingual plica is an elevated fold of soft tissue extending along the floor of the mouth toward the tongue and contains the openings to these glands.

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A. anticoagulation caused by drugs such as aspirin B. the breakdown of glucose in the blood C. the breakdown of fat cells in the blood D. a natural form of centrifugation

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When a drug is used only to treat the symptoms of a disease, such as a cold remedy, this is referred to as:

A) therapeutic use B) curative use C) prophylactic use D) preventive use

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Acetylcholine is broken down by acetylcholinesterase, which results in:

A) contraction B) relaxation C) oxidation D) hydration

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Some states have a Health Information ________, funded through the ONC, which allows the sharing of health information for continuity of care purposes.

A. Entity B. Listserve C. Bank D. Exchange

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