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jerry coleman

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The oropharynx contains:
 
  A) palatine tonsils.
  B) adenoids.
  C) esophagus.
  D) all of the above.

Question 2

The measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is:
 
  A) exophthalmometry.
  B) gonioscopy.
  C) ophthalmoscopy.
  D) tonometry.


juliaf

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The nasopharynx contains the adenoids.
C) The esophagus joins and is below the laryngopharynx.
D) No, only A is correct.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation:
A) Exophthalmometry measures the forward protrusion of the eyeball.
B) Gonioscopy measures the anterior chamber angle of the eye.
C) Ophthalmoscopy is used to identify changes in the blood vessels in the eye and to diagnose systemic diseases.
D) Correct.


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