Corrective Orthodontic Procedures Reduce or Eliminate Malocclusion

question 17

True/False

Corrective orthodontic procedures reduce or eliminate malocclusion.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A cell of the nervous system that is specialized to transmit information throughout the body.

Resting Pause

A brief period of rest or inactivity, especially used in the context of physical exercise or mental relaxation.

Sodium/Potassium Pumps

Cellular mechanisms that move sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane to maintain appropriate concentration levels inside and outside the cell.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary reversal in the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, enabling the transmission of signals.