By Pressing on the Cheekbones,the Physician Is Evaluating the Patient

question 72

Multiple Choice

By pressing on the cheekbones,the physician is evaluating the patient for signs of ________.

• A)tonsillitis
• B)sinusitis
• C)allergic rhinitis
• D)deviated septum

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Definitions:

Chemical Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins that bind to specific chemicals and trigger a response in the body or cell.

Inspiration

The process of taking air into the lungs, a critical component of respiration.

Aorta

The largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen where it branches out.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, a critical measure of heart function and efficiency.