A Cleft Lip Results When

question 11

Multiple Choice

A cleft lip results when

• A)the two halves of the secondary palate do not fuse.
• B)the frontonasal and maxillary processes do not fuse.
• C)the lateral edges of the nasal placodes do not fuse with the maxillary processes.
• D)the maxillary processes do not fuse with the mandibular processes.
• E)None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of acetylcholine receptor found on the surface of certain cells, playing important roles in the nervous system and other body systems.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter that plays an essential role in muscle movement and various brain functions.

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A family of proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from stimuli outside the cell to its interior.

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