Collagen and Elastin Are ____________________ Molecules Made by Cells Called

question 64

Short Answer

Collagen and elastin are ____________________ molecules made by cells called ____________________.

Identify suitable dietary selections for various patient needs (e.g., post-surgery, dysphagia, clear liquid diet).

Recognize and intervene in situations of choking or aspiration risk in patients.

Apply the Nutrition Care Process in patient care.

Utilize appropriate tools and methods for assessing nutritional status in various populations.

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Definitions:

Myringotomy

A surgical procedure to make a tiny cut in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive fluid accumulation or to insert a tympanostomy tube.

Myringoplasty

A surgical procedure to repair a perforation of the tympanic membrane in the ear to restore hearing and prevent infections.

Eustachian Tube

A canal that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear.