Describe the Functions of the Facial Bones

question 200

Multiple Choice

Describe the functions of the facial bones.

• A)The facial bones protect the anterior portion of the brain.
• B)The facial bones protect the posterior portion of the brain and provide a site of attachment for neck muscles.
• C)The facial bones protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory tracts and provide a site of attachment for muscles of facial expression.
• D)The facial bones provide a site of attachment for the muscles that move the eyes,jaw,and head.
• E)The facial bones form the lower jaw and provide a site of attachment for muscles that allow speaking and chewing.

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Definitions:

Quantitative Elemental Analysis

A method in chemistry for determining the percentage composition of each element within a compound.

Acidity

A measure of a substance's ability to donate a proton or accept an electron pair in reactions, commonly associated with pH in aqueous solutions.

Stronger Base

A species with a greater tendency to accept protons compared to another base, often characterized by its higher basicity constant (Kb).

Conjugate Acid

The species formed when a base gains a proton (H+), characterized by the presence of an additional hydrogen compared to the original base.