Who Is Responsible for Gathering and Filing Many of the Vital

question 35

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for gathering and filing many of the vital statistics collected by the states and the federal government?

• A) school administrators
• B) financial executives
• C) county commissioners
• D) health care practitioners
• E) religious leaders

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Definitions:

Lateral Pterygoid

A muscle of the jaw involved in opening the mouth and moving the jaw from side to side.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the human face.

Levator Veli Palatine

A muscle located in the soft palate of the oral cavity, responsible for elevating the soft palate during swallowing and speaking.

Palatoglossus

A muscle of the palate that elevates the back of the tongue during swallowing and speech.