Systemic Factors for Periodontal Diseases Include ____________

question 10

Multiple Choice

Systemic factors for periodontal diseases include ____________.

• A) hormonal changes
• B) certain medications
• C) certain diseases
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Neuropeptide

A type of molecule used by neurons to communicate with each other, involving in various brain functions such as analgesia, reward, food intake, metabolism, reproduction, social behaviors, learning, and memory.

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, integral to the functioning of the nervous system.

Presynaptic Terminal

Enlarged axon terminal or terminal bouton.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another cell, either exciting or inhibiting their functions.