Matching​ -​Dental Calculus

question 42

Multiple Choice

Matching​
-​dental calculus

• A)​difficulty passing food through the esophagus
• B)​a condition characterized by backward flow of the stomach's acidic contents into the esophagus
• C)​inflammation in the esophagus resulting from the reflux of acidic stomach contents
• D)​an open sore in the GI mucosa
• E)​abnormally low gastric acid secretions
• F)​difficulty transferring food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus to initiate the swallowing process
• G)​surgery that treats severe obesity
• H)​abnormal narrowing of a passageway; often due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality
• I)​disease that involves the connective tissues that support the teeth
• J)​inflammation of stomach tissue
• K)​mineralized dental plaque, often associated with inflammation and progressive gum disease
• L)​a film of bacteria and bacterial by-products that accumulates on the tooth surface
• M)​an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes
• N)inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding​
• O)​a blockage that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum
• P)​excessive bacterial colonization of the stomach and small intestine
• Q)inflammation or degeneration of the tissues that support the teeth​
• R)​dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow
• S)​an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
• T)​symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal area, often called "indigestion"

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