If There Is Unilateral Weakness/paralysis of the Tongue Following CVA,which

question 4

Multiple Choice

If there is unilateral weakness/paralysis of the tongue following CVA,which statement explains why the protruding tongue deviates to the affected side?

• A)The affected side of the tongues moves further forward than the unaffected side of the tongue
• B)The affected side of the tongue does not translate forward,whereas the unaffected side does movement forward
• C)Both sides of the tongue translate forward but the affected side is stiff and immobile
• D)The stiff tongue on the affected side prevents both sides from moving forward

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Definitions:

Line Voltage

The voltage measured between any two lines in a multi-phase electrical power system, often higher than the voltage from any one line to neutral.

Phase Voltage

The voltage measured in a single phase of a multi-phase system, often in a three-phase electrical system, relative to neutral.

Alternator

A machine used to generate AC by rotating conductors through a magnetic field.

Capacitance

The ability of a system to store an electrical charge per unit voltage, represented in farads.