If the Last Part of a Sentence (For Which a Period

question 53

True/False

If the last part of a sentence (for which a period is the appropriate terminal point) is an abbreviation ending in a period, then we do not add a second period.

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Definitions:

Vagus

Referring to the tenth cranial nerve (vagus nerve), which is part of the parasympathetic nervous system and controls functions of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Ptosis

Falling down of an organ—for example, the drooping of the upper eyelid.

Oculomotor Nerve

The cranial nerve III, responsible for controlling a majority of eye movements, pupil constriction, and keeping the eyelid open.

Upper Eyelid

The movable tissue covering the upper portion of the eye, protecting it and regulating the amount of light that enters.