A Person Presents with a Small Ulcer on the Right

question 37

Multiple Choice

A person presents with a small ulcer on the right buccal mucosa. Upon further examination, the dental hygienist observes a small erythematous halo surrounding the ulcer. The ulcer is MOST likely called:

• A)Herpetic whitlow
• B)Recurrent aphthous ulcer
• C)Hyperplastic candidiasis
• D)Ludwig's angina

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, acting as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, and is capable of holding a vast amount of information, but only for a very short period.

Implicit Memory

The type of memory that allows people to perform tasks without conscious awareness of the learning processes that led to them.

Explicit Memory

Explicit memory is a type of long-term memory that involves conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically a few seconds to a minute.