Velopharyngeal Incompetence Can Be Due to Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

Velopharyngeal incompetence can be due to which of the following?

• A)A velar fistula
• B)A thin velum
• C)Velar paresis
• D)Enlarged tonsils
• E)Irregular adenoids

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