As the Frequency of Fermentable Carbohydrate Intake Increases,the PH of Plaque

question 14

Multiple Choice

As the frequency of fermentable carbohydrate intake increases,the pH of plaque decreases.A fermentable carbohydrate that can reduce salivary pH to less than 7.5 is considered cariogenic.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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Definitions:

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