Which Is Likely to Be More Sensitive to Continuous Deep

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Multiple Choice

Which is likely to be more sensitive to continuous deep pressure: a lamellar corpuscle or a bulbous corpuscle?

• A)lamellar corpuscle
• B)bulbous corpuscle

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Definitions:

Auscultating

The act of listening to sounds within the body, typically with a stethoscope, to diagnose medical conditions.

Inspiration

The process of drawing air into the lungs, a crucial part of the respiratory cycle.

Spinous Process

The bony projection off the posterior (back) of each vertebra, which muscles and ligaments attach to.

Vertebra Prominens

The most prominent vertebra, usually the seventh cervical vertebra, easily felt through the skin at the base of the neck.