18 Questions
What is the main focus of Scammon's growth curves?
Skeletal growth
Which theory emphasizes the importance of the surrounding environment in influencing craniofacial growth and development?
Functional matrix Moss theory
What does the term 'growth center' refer to in the context of bone development?
Areas where bones grow in size and number
Which type of growth is characterized by a sudden increase in growth rate during an organism's pubertal stage?
Growth spurt
In which theory is there a focus on the normal sequential events occurring from fertilization to maturation?
Functional matrix Moss theory
What aspect of craniofacial growth and development does the Neural Growth theory primarily address?
Growth and development of brain and neural tissues
What is the process in which the matrix becomes calcified by the osteocytes enzymatic activity?
Remodeling
How many layers of tissues are present at a growing suture?
5
Which growth movement involves the movement of bones in the same direction as their own growth?
Drift
What is the change in size & shape of bone due to the differential resorption & deposition of inner and outer surfaces?
Remodeling
Which theory focuses on the differential growth patterns of cartilage in bones?
Cartilage theory
In which movement does bone move either in the same or opposite direction to its own growth?
Drift
According to the Cartilage theory (Scott), which of the following statements is correct?
All skull cartilages are considered as growth centers, and all skull sutures are considered as growth sites.
Which theory suggests that the growth of skeletal structures occurs as a direct result of the growth of neighboring soft tissue organs?
The functional matrix Moss theory
Which of the following is an example of soft tissue expansion initiating growth at sutures and cartilages?
Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following statements about the classical Sicher's theory is true?
It suggests that the proliferation of soft tissues in the suture separates the bone bounding it, and the suture is considered a growth center.
Which of the following statements is true regarding early trauma or problems in the development of the nasal cartilage?
It leads to midface deficiency (retardation in the growth of the naso-maxillary complex).
Which of the following is NOT considered a growth site or center?
Soft tissue
Test your knowledge on bone growth and sutural growth processes like calcification of the intercellular substance and layers of tissues at growing sutures.
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