To Examine If There Is an Intact Gag Reflex,ask the Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

To examine if there is an intact gag reflex,ask the patient to say "ah" as you observe the:

• A) Movement of the uvula to the left
• B) Movement of uvula to the right
• C) Tongue extension in the midline
• D) Upward movement of the uvula in the midline

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory information into memory in a meaningful way, associating it with concepts and knowledge already in memory.

Acoustic Encoding

The process of converting auditory information into a memory or cognitive representation in the brain.

Sensory Encoding

The process by which sensory information is translated into signals that the brain can understand and process.

Visual Encoding

The process of converting visual images and scenes into a form that can be stored and recalled from memory.