Which of the following is an extrinsic cause of falls in the elderly?

A) Postural hypotension
B) Dizziness or syncope
C) A pathologic fracture
D) An uneven sidewalk


Ans: D) An uneven sidewalk

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a. I b. II c. III d. IV

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Pressure and texture are transmitted to the brain in the:

a. Anterior spinothalamic tract b. Lateral spinothalamic tract c. Spinocerebellar tracts d. Dorsal columns

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What is the name of the anatomic landmark that appears on a panoramic image as a pea-shaped, radiolucent opening in the bone located between the roots of the maxillary central incisors?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is an example of a long bone?

A) Phalanges B) Clavicle C) Carpal D) Femur

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