The Intake of Too Much Fluoride Can Cause Fluorosis, Which

question 29

True/False

The intake of too much fluoride can cause fluorosis, which creates teeth that are extremely resistant to caries but unappealing in appearance.

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Definitions:

Catabolism

The metabolic process that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy and forming waste products, part of the body's metabolism.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, yielding energy in the form of ATP.

Thiamin

A water-soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin B1, vital for energy metabolism in the body.

Beriberi

A nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet, affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems.