Anatomy of Periodontium Quiz

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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?

<p>The space between the tooth and the free gingiva extending apical to the junctional epithelium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2 to 3 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the kidneys?

<p>Regulation of body water, electrolytes, and pH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ischemia or toxic injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reversible renal failure caused by tubular impairment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Regulation of salt and water balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?

<p>Stimulates red blood cell production in bone marrow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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