Excessive Fluoride Exposure During Tooth Development Can Cause

question 79

Multiple Choice

Excessive fluoride exposure during tooth development can cause

• A)glucose intolerance.
• B)mottling of the teeth.
• C)dermatitis.
• D)bleeding of the gums.

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Definitions:

Degradation

Process in which a receiving neuron releases an enzyme into the synapse, breaking down neurotransmitters into other biochemicals.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, playing key roles in processing and regulating bodily functions and emotions.

Enzyme

Biological molecules (proteins) that act as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of neurons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate signals between neurons across synapses.