The Oral Cavity Is a Barometer for Systemic Disease

question 8

Multiple Choice

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-Increased incidence of dental caries and susceptibility to oral infections

• A)Antigenic
• B)Filiform papillae
• C)Vitamin B6
• D)Circumvallate lingual papillae
• E)Angular cheilosis
• F)Xerostomia
• G)Cobalamin
• H)Thiamin
• I)Folate
• J)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
• K)Pellagra

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Definitions:

Threat

A perceived danger or harm that may negatively affect an individual's or organization's well-being.

Role Conflict

A situation where an individual faces incompatible demands from different roles they are expected to fulfill.

Managers

Individuals responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and personnel within an organization or part of an organization.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group support and validate one another while working towards a common goal.