Which of the Following Local Anesthetic Nerve Blocks Can Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks can be involved in the spread of infection to the cavernous sinus?

• A)Anterior superior alveolar nerve block
• B)Inferior alveolar nerve block
• C)Posterior superior alveolar nerve block
• D)Infraorbital nerve block

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, playing a key role in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for regulating the body's unconscious actions and helps to conserve energy and restore the body to a calm and composed state.

PET Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

Sagittal

Referring to a plane that divides the body into right and left portions.