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oliviahorn72

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All of the following define a cleft palate EXCEPT
 
  a. A birth defect in which the two sides of the face fail to unite properly in the early stage of prenatal development.
  b. A cleft lip may occur only bilaterally.
  c. An incomplete cleft lip occurs when a bridge of skin connects the cleft and noncleft sides.
  d. Deformity of the nose usually accompanies a cleft lip in the form of distortion and displacement of the lower lateral nasal cartilage.

Question 2

Which of the following is cheiloplasty NOT used for?
 
  a. To remove hyperkeratosis.
  b. To enlarge thin lips.
  c. To fix a cleft palate.
  d. To create a cupid's bow mouth.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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