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Which of the following are included in the periodontium?

Enamel, dentin, pulp, periodontal ligament

Incisors, canines, molars, premolars

Gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar process (correct)

Maxilla, mandible, tongue, palate

What is the function of the gingiva in the oral cavity?

To produce saliva for digestion

To aid in chewing and grinding food

To cover the alveolar process and surround the necks of the teeth (correct)

To support and protect the tongue

How is the marginal gingiva defined?

As the part of the tongue attached to the palate

As the tissue that covers the alveolar bone

As the part of the tooth responsible for chewing food

As the terminal edge or border of the gingiva surrounding the teeth in a collar-like fashion (correct)

What is the gingival sulcus?

The space between the tooth and the free gingiva extending apical to the junctional epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Under ideal conditions, what is the probing depth of a clinically-normal gingival sulcus in humans?

2 to 3 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the kidneys?

Regulation of body water, electrolytes, and pH Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cause of acute kidney injury?

Ischemia or toxic injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?

Reversible renal failure caused by tubular impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the renal system related to blood pressure?

Regulation of salt and water balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?

Stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow Signup and view all the answers