When Is a Cheiloplasty Usually Performed

question 8

Multiple Choice

When is a cheiloplasty usually performed?

• A)Right after birth
• B)3 to 4 weeks
• C)5 to 6 weeks
• D)10 to 12 weeks
• E)16 to 18 weeks

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Definitions:

Glycogen

A multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, allowing movement of parts of the body.

Glycogen

A polysaccharide that serves as the primary form of energy storage in animals and fungi.