This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When the filiform papillae on the tongue are absent, the condition is known as ____________. a. ... (Read 30 times)

jessicacav

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
on: Jun 25, 2018
When the filiform papillae on the tongue are absent, the condition is known as ____________.
 a. geographic tongue
  b. fissured tongue
  c. hairy tongue
  d. glossitis

Question 2

When the lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue, the condition is known as ____________.
 a. ankyloglossia
  b. tongue tied
  c. either a or b
  d. neither a nor b


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mcabuhat

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
RATIONALE: When the filiform papillae on the tongue are absent, the condition is known as glossitis.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: When the lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue, the condition is known as ankyloglossia or tongue tied.


jessicacav

  • Member
  • Posts: 558
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

Jossy

  • Member
  • Posts: 336
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

The hooked papillae on a cat's tongue The hooked papillae on a cat's tongue
Tongue Conditions, Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal) Palsy Tongue Conditions, Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal) Palsy
A penlight and tongue depressor allow the visualization fo the uvula A penlight and tongue depressor allow the visualization fo the uvula
Testing the strength of the tongue Testing the strength of the tongue
The Human Tongue and Taste Buds The Human Tongue and Taste Buds
Dorsum of tongue showing location of papillae Dorsum of tongue showing location of papillae
Video: Secondary and tertiary levels of protein structure Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library