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Where is the linea alba located?
Where is the linea alba located?
- On the palatal mucosa near the midline
- On the vestibular mucosa near the maxillary tuberosity
- On the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane of the adjacent teeth (correct)
- On the lingual surface of the tongue
What is the linea alba associated with?
What is the linea alba associated with?
- Pressure and frictional irritation (correct)
- Tongue thrusting
- Periodontal disease
- Salivary gland dysfunction
Where is the linea alba usually more pronounced?
Where is the linea alba usually more pronounced?
- Adjacent to the posterior teeth (correct)
- On the palatal mucosa near the midline
- Adjacent to the anterior teeth
- On the lingual surface of the tongue
What does the term 'pathology' refer to in the context of modern medical treatment?
What does the term 'pathology' refer to in the context of modern medical treatment?
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In what cases is the affix 'pathy' used?
In what cases is the affix 'pathy' used?
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What does the study of pathology encompass?
What does the study of pathology encompass?
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When is the term 'pathology' used in a narrower fashion?
When is the term 'pathology' used in a narrower fashion?
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What does 'a pathology' idiomatically refer to?
What does 'a pathology' idiomatically refer to?
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