A(n) __________ Is a Small Mass That May Be Palpated

question 13

Short Answer

A(n) __________ is a small mass that may be palpated when the physician examines the head and neck.

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Definitions:

Gustatory Information

Data or sensory input related to the sense of taste.

Cranial Nerves

Nerves that emerge directly from the brain, including the brainstem, responsible for sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.

Hypoglossal

Relating to the twelfth cranial nerve, which controls the muscles of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.

Emotional Pain

A deeply unpleasant emotional response resulting from significant loss, social rejection, or emotional neglect.