Fluoride Absorption and Excretion Quiz
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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?

  • Soft tissues
  • Bone (correct)
  • Perspiration
  • Urine
  • 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?

    <p>Excreted in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do reports indicate that fluoride reduces the prevalence of osteoporosis?

    <p>By facilitating calcium deposition in soft tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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