Ester-Type Local Anesthetics Are Used _____________ in the Dental Office

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ester-type local anesthetics are used _____________ in the dental office.

• A)topically but not parenterally
• B)parenterally but not topically
• C)both topically and parenterally
• D)neither topically nor parenterally

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Definitions:

Hydrolyzing ATP

The enzymatic process of breaking down ATP (adenosine triphosphate) into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate, releasing energy for cellular activities.

Replication Initiation

The starting point of DNA replication in cells, where the double helix is first opened.

Lagging Strand

A strand of DNA that is synthesized as a series of short segments, called Okazaki fragments, which are then covalently joined by DNA ligase. Compare with leading strand.

Leading Strand

Strand of DNA that is synthesized continuously. Compare with lagging strand.