The More Correct Name for a Sore Throat Is

question 179

Multiple Choice

The more correct name for a sore throat is:

• A) rhinitis.
• B) laryngitis.
• C) pharyngitis.
• D) tonsillitis.

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Definitions:

Shortest Wavelength

Refers to the electromagnetic wave with the highest frequency and energy, which is typically part of the gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Ultraviolet

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and physical harm to living tissues.

Atomic Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom, indicating the probability of the electron’s presence at a particular location.

Photon

A particle of electromagnetic radiation; one quantum of radiant energy.