Surgical Cutting of the Lingual Frenulum Would Occur in Which

question 114

Multiple Choice

Surgical cutting of the lingual frenulum would occur in which part of the body?

• A) oral cavity
• B) salivary glands
• C) esophagus
• D) nasal cavity

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Definitions:

Acid-base Imbalance

A disturbance in the balance between acids and bases in the blood, affecting the body's pH level.

Surgery

A branch of medicine that involves the manual and instrumental techniques to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities by incision or manipulation.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition marked by a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood due to excessive breathing, often caused by anxiety or respiratory disorders.

Hyperventilating

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often due to anxiety or panic.