Capillary Action Is ____

question 52

Multiple Choice

Capillary action is ____

• A) resistance to flow.
• B) the rate of collisions for gas molecules.
• C) the energy required to overcome the attractive forces between molecules in the liquid state to form a gas.
• D) the force required to expand the surface of a liquid.
• E) the drawing of a liquid up the inside of a small-bore tube when adhesive forces exceed cohesive forces.

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Definitions:

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory data from the face and head, and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements and pupil constriction.

Patient Look

The appearance or demeanor of a patient, often considered in a clinical context to assist in diagnosis or gauge well-being.

Superiorly and Inferiorly

Terms used to describe a position above (superiorly) or below (inferiorly) a reference point in the body.