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What is the primary benefit of fluoride in terms of dental health?
What is the primary benefit of fluoride in terms of dental health?
- Inhibition of dental cavity caries development (correct)
- Facilitation of calcium deposition in soft tissues
- Enhancement of perspiration process
- Reduction of osteoporosis prevalence
Where is the majority of the ingested fluoride retained in the body?
Where is the majority of the ingested fluoride retained in the body?
- Soft tissues
- Bone (correct)
- Perspiration
- Urine
How does fluoride affect aortic calcifications?
How does fluoride affect aortic calcifications?
- Decreases visible aortic calcifications
- Prevents calcium deposition in hard tissues
- Increases visible aortic calcifications (correct)
- Has no effect on aortic calcifications
What happens to about 50% of the ingested fluoride?
What happens to about 50% of the ingested fluoride?
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Why do reports indicate that fluoride reduces the prevalence of osteoporosis?
Why do reports indicate that fluoride reduces the prevalence of osteoporosis?
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