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The nurse is testing the function of cranial nerve XI.Which of the following best describes the response the nurse would expect if the nerve is intact?
Amplitude
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Size Constancy
The perceptual understanding that an object's size does not change, despite variations in the distance from the observer, ensuring a consistent perception of size.
Frequency
The rate at which a vibration occurs that constitutes a wave, either in a material (as in sound waves) or in an electromagnetic field (as in radio waves and light).
Pitch
The perceived frequency of a sound, determining its musical note or tone.
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