Between the Ages of 1½ and 4, What Is the First

question 40

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 1½ and 4, what is the first clinical sign of cherubism?

• A) Cleft palate
• B) Bilateral facial swelling
• C) Fissured tongue
• D) Severe mental handicap

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Definitions:

Tunica

Refers to a layer or covering of tissues in various organs, such as blood vessels (e.g., tunica intima, media, and adventitia).

Poiseuille's Law

A principle that describes the flow rate of a fluid through a cylindrical pipe, dependent on factors such as fluid viscosity, pressure difference, and pipe dimensions.

Pressure Differences

Pressure differences refer to the variation in pressure between two points, which can cause fluids or gases to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

Resistance

The opposition to flow or movement, often encountered in physics, physiology, and various types of materials.