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What is the term for the replacement of some microorganisms by others in response to changes affecting the characteristics of where they live?
What is the term for the replacement of some microorganisms by others in response to changes affecting the characteristics of where they live?
- Allogenic succession (correct)
- Microbial replacement
- Microbial succession
- Autogenic succession
During which stage does the acquisition of microorganisms from the mother's vaginal tract occur?
During which stage does the acquisition of microorganisms from the mother's vaginal tract occur?
- During breastfeeding
- At 6 months
- After the permanent dentition
- Before birth (in utero) (correct)
At which stage do the microorganisms in the oral microbiota change during the lifetime?
At which stage do the microorganisms in the oral microbiota change during the lifetime?
- Before birth (in utero)
- At 6 months
- During breastfeeding
- After the permanent dentition (correct)
What is the term for the replacement in the microbiota by changes in the habitat due to microbial factors?
What is the term for the replacement in the microbiota by changes in the habitat due to microbial factors?
Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
In the oral cavity, which is considered an ecological niche?
In the oral cavity, which is considered an ecological niche?
What regulates ecosystems in the oral cavity?
What regulates ecosystems in the oral cavity?
How would you describe the variability in the oral cavity ecosystem?
How would you describe the variability in the oral cavity ecosystem?
What best characterizes the oral cavity ecosystem?
What best characterizes the oral cavity ecosystem?
Which factor contributes to the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the entire microbiota in the oral cavity?
Which factor contributes to the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the entire microbiota in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is a source of nutrients for oral bacteria?
Which of the following is a source of nutrients for oral bacteria?
What is the role of lipoteichoic acid binding in oral microorganism growth?
What is the role of lipoteichoic acid binding in oral microorganism growth?
What is the main function of saliva in relation to oral microorganisms?
What is the main function of saliva in relation to oral microorganisms?
Which of the following is a function of host protective factors in limiting the buildup of microorganisms?
Which of the following is a function of host protective factors in limiting the buildup of microorganisms?
What is the effect of chewing and swallowing on oral microorganisms?
What is the effect of chewing and swallowing on oral microorganisms?
Which component of gingival fluid is released by desquamation of mucosal surfaces, providing nutrients for oral bacteria?
Which component of gingival fluid is released by desquamation of mucosal surfaces, providing nutrients for oral bacteria?
What is the primary role of conjunctival and epithelial cells in relation to oral microorganisms?
What is the primary role of conjunctival and epithelial cells in relation to oral microorganisms?
What is the primary role of interbacterial sources in supporting the growth of oral microorganisms?
What is the primary role of interbacterial sources in supporting the growth of oral microorganisms?
How do exogenous sources (diet) primarily contribute to the growth of oral microorganisms?
How do exogenous sources (diet) primarily contribute to the growth of oral microorganisms?
What is the function of antagonistic factors between bacteria in limiting the growth of certain microorganisms or pathogens?
What is the function of antagonistic factors between bacteria in limiting the growth of certain microorganisms or pathogens?
What is the main benefit of the oral microbiota?
What is the main benefit of the oral microbiota?
What is the role of Gram-negative bacilli in the composition of oral microbiota?
What is the role of Gram-negative bacilli in the composition of oral microbiota?
What is the main function of the acellular amorphous layer formed by selective adsorption of salivary components on tooth surfaces?
What is the main function of the acellular amorphous layer formed by selective adsorption of salivary components on tooth surfaces?
What is the virtual space formed by the inner part of the marginal gingiva and the tooth surface called?
What is the virtual space formed by the inner part of the marginal gingiva and the tooth surface called?
What is the main function of saliva in the oral cavity?
What is the main function of saliva in the oral cavity?
At what pH do sugar-rich foods typically result in?
At what pH do sugar-rich foods typically result in?
What allows colonization of bacteria that are not capable of adhesion?
What allows colonization of bacteria that are not capable of adhesion?
What is a protective characteristic of the acquired salivary pellicle?
What is a protective characteristic of the acquired salivary pellicle?
Which factor affects the oral environment by creating a reducing atmosphere allowing anaerobes to develop?
Which factor affects the oral environment by creating a reducing atmosphere allowing anaerobes to develop?
What is a specific feature of Streptococcus mutans in relation to adherence to hard surfaces?
What is a specific feature of Streptococcus mutans in relation to adherence to hard surfaces?
What factor varies greatly depending on sugar-rich or protein-rich foods?
What factor varies greatly depending on sugar-rich or protein-rich foods?
What is the main effect of saliva in relation to food in the oral cavity ?
What is the main effect of saliva in relation to food in the oral cavity ?
What is one physiological change experienced by an individual at puberty that can affect the oral environment?
What is one physiological change experienced by an individual at puberty that can affect the oral environment?
What is a specific feature of saliva that affects the oral environment?
What is a specific feature of saliva that affects the oral environment?
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