The Primary Purpose of Periodontal Probing Is to Determine the Extent

question 1

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of periodontal probing is to determine the extent of detachment of which of the following periodontal structures from the tooth surface?

• A)Periodontal ligament fibers
• B)Gingival fibers
• C)Junctional epithelium
• D)Sulcular epithelium

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Definitions:

Sarcomeres

The basic contractile units of muscle fiber, defined by the region between two Z lines, responsible for muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine Receptors

Protein receptors that respond to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, playing crucial roles in muscle contraction and many autonomic nervous system functions.

Motor End Plate

The region of muscle fiber membrane that is directly beneath the terminal portion of a motor neuron, critical for neuromuscular transmission.

Curare

A poison used on arrows or darts for hunting, derived from plant extracts, which causes paralysis by blocking nerve impulses to muscles.