Which of the Following Techniques Would Allow You to Maximize

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques would allow you to maximize visual acuity at night?

• A)Close one eye.
• B)Blink your eyes several times to hasten dark adaptation.
• C)Turn your head at a slight angle to the object.
• D)Look directly at the object you wish to see.

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A neck muscle that flexes and rotates the head, visible when turning the head or when strained.

Palatoglossus

A muscle that elevates the back of the tongue and narrows the oropharyngeal isthmus, playing a role in swallowing and speech.

Soft Palate

The fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the pharynx.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in rotating and flexing the head.