Which of the Following Mechanisms Is Affected by Cigarette Smoke

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms is affected by cigarette smoke, thus increasing the susceptibility to periodontal diseases?

• A)Altered PMN function
• B)Altered monocyte function
• C)Decreased lymphocytes
• D)Decreased plasma cells
• E)Decreased esosinophils

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Definitions:

Virtual Size

The conceptual or calculated dimension that represents an aspect of an object, often used in manufacturing or engineering to refer to tolerances or ideal dimensions.

Geometric Tolerance

A set of standards that defines the allowable shape, orientation, and positioning variations for features on manufactured parts.

MMC

Maximum Material Condition; a feature size where it contains the maximum amount of material yet still meets the part's tolerance specifications.

LMC

Least Material Condition, a feature of size symbol that denotes the tolerance condition of a part when it contains the least amount of material within specified limits.