A Smooth Red Tongue with a Slick Appearance May Indicate

question 13

Multiple Choice

A smooth red tongue with a slick appearance may indicate:

• A) niacin or vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.
• B) oral cancer.
• C) recent use of antibiotics.
• D) fungal infection.

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Definitions:

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, often associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

Cultural Lag

A concept describing the period of maladjustment when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to new material conditions or technological innovations.

Soldiers' Disease

A term historically used to describe morphine dependency syndrome among Civil War veterans who were administered morphine for their war injuries.

Morphine Dependence

A condition characterized by a psychological or physical need for morphine, a potent opioid analgesic.