Which Statement About Oral Health Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement about oral health is true?

• A) It is not necessary to brush until children start to lose their baby teeth.
• B) Almost all young children in the United States have been to the dentist.
• C) Diet soda is a good option to help prevent tooth decay in children.
• D) It is vital for children in early childhood to brush their teeth every day.

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Definitions:

Pruning

In neuroscience, the process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated in the brain to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.

Recommended Position

A stance or viewpoint endorsed by an authority or expert, typically based on evidence or consensus in a specific field.

Neural Connections

the links between neurons in the brain that enable communication through neurotransmitters, forming the basis for all brain functions, including thought and emotion.

Pruning Process

Neural pruning is the process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions.