Chat with AIExam 13: Nose, Mouth, and Throat
Identify the effects of some of the age-related changes that take place in the mouth.
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VerifiedNasal stuffiness and epistaxis may occur during pregnancy. Also, the gums may be hyperemic and softened. Loss of subcutaneous fats makes the nose appear more prominent in some people. A decrease in smell may occur after age 60 years because of a decrease in the number of olfactory nerve fibers. Tooth loss causes a series of difficulties, including temporomandibular joint pain and osteoarthritis. A decrease in the sensation of smell and taste can affect appetite and contribute to malnutrition. The problems created by tooth loss can also cause the older person to eat soft foods that are high in carbohydrates and to decrease meat and fresh vegetable intake, adding to the risk of nutritional deficit for protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Name the paranasal sinuses and their functions.
(88) VerifiedThere are four pairs of sinuses, two of which are accessible to examination-the frontal and maxillary sinuses. The ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses are not accessible to examination. The sinuses lighten the weight of the skull bones, serve as resonators for sound production, and provide mucus.
List the functions of the mouth.
(74) VerifiedThe mouth is the first segment of the digestive system and an airway for the respiratory system. In addition, the mouth contains taste buds and aids in speech production.
Incorporate health promotion concepts when performing an assessment of the nose, mouth, and throat.
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