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What is the effect of acute exposure to high fluoride concentrations?
What is the effect of acute exposure to high fluoride concentrations?
- Decreased solubility of teeth enamel
- Enhanced calcium metabolism
- Corrosive damage to tissues (correct)
- Delayed mineralization of bones and teeth
Which process results in the deposition of over 95% of retained fluoride in bones and teeth?
Which process results in the deposition of over 95% of retained fluoride in bones and teeth?
- Glomerular filtration
- Physical contamination with soil particulates
- Replacement of hydroxyl ions
- Interference with calcium metabolism (correct)
What is the primary effect of low concentrations of fluoride exposure on teeth enamel?
What is the primary effect of low concentrations of fluoride exposure on teeth enamel?
- Decreased solubility (correct)
- Increased brittleness
- Enhanced density
- Protection against decay
What are the signs associated with severe chronic fluorosis in cattle?
What are the signs associated with severe chronic fluorosis in cattle?
What is the primary cause of dental pain associated with chronic fluorosis?
What is the primary cause of dental pain associated with chronic fluorosis?
Which organs may show degenerative changes due to the cytotoxic effects of acute fluorosis?
Which organs may show degenerative changes due to the cytotoxic effects of acute fluorosis?
What are the manifestations of hypothyroidism associated with chronic fluorosis?
What are the manifestations of hypothyroidism associated with chronic fluorosis?
What is the primary route for excretion of soluble fluoride compounds?
What is the primary route for excretion of soluble fluoride compounds?
What is the primary cause of poor enamel formation in chronic fluorosis?
What is the primary cause of poor enamel formation in chronic fluorosis?
What type of fluoride compounds are excreted by the body via kidneys?
What type of fluoride compounds are excreted by the body via kidneys?
What are the most commonly affected bones in animals with chronic fluorosis?
What are the most commonly affected bones in animals with chronic fluorosis?
What is the primary objective of treatment for animals with chronic fluorosis?
What is the primary objective of treatment for animals with chronic fluorosis?
Why should diagnostic confirmation with urine or serum testing be interpreted with caution for acute fluoride poisoning?
Why should diagnostic confirmation with urine or serum testing be interpreted with caution for acute fluoride poisoning?
What are the typical skeletal abnormalities seen in animals with chronic fluorosis?
What are the typical skeletal abnormalities seen in animals with chronic fluorosis?
Why should serum testing for fluoride be interpreted with caution in cases of acute poisoning?
Why should serum testing for fluoride be interpreted with caution in cases of acute poisoning?
What is the primary route for excretion of soluble fluoride compounds from the body?
What is the primary route for excretion of soluble fluoride compounds from the body?
What is the primary objective of treatment for animals with signs of acute fluorosis?
What is the primary objective of treatment for animals with signs of acute fluorosis?
What potential risks are associated with fluoride supplementation in animals?
What potential risks are associated with fluoride supplementation in animals?
What might be confused with chronic fluorosis when evaluating animals for skeletal and dental abnormalities?
What might be confused with chronic fluorosis when evaluating animals for skeletal and dental abnormalities?
