The GS Needle Has a Spatula Tip

question 37

True/False

The GS needle has a spatula tip.

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Definitions:

Gingivae

Also known as gums, these are the soft tissues that surround and protect the teeth in the mouth.

Papillae

Projections on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds, involved in the sensation of taste.

Ileocecal Sphincter

A muscular valve that controls the flow of digested food from the small intestine to the large intestine.

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where the absorption of vitamins, electrolytes, and other nutrients is completed.