The Length of a Short Needle Used to Administer a Local

question 10

Multiple Choice

The length of a short needle used to administer a local anesthetic is inch.

• A)1/2 inch
• B)5/8 inch
• C)1 inch
• D)1 1/2 inches
• E)1 5/8 inches

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by reducing the volume of space the blood occupies.

Chemical Mediators

Substances that are released by cells and have effects on the behavior of other cells, playing crucial roles in processes like inflammation.

Vascular Permeability

The capacity of blood vessel walls to allow for the flow of substances into and out of the bloodstream.

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and sometimes loss of function.