Which of the Following Describes the Term Bruxism

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the term bruxism?

• A) Abnormal vertical spaces between mandibular and maxillary teeth
• B) Occurs when the teeth occlude for a long time without giving the mandible a rest
• C) Is the forceful grinding of the teeth together, often making an audible noise
• D) Causes extreme overjet of the maxillary incisors, and stretched lips

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Definitions:

Renal Columns

Structures in the kidney that consist of lines of blood vessels and urinary tubes and serve as a support for the cortex.

Visceral Layer

The inner layer of a membrane that covers the organs (viscera) within the body cavities, providing a protective barrier and lubrication.

Filtration Membrane

Membrane formed by the glomerular capillary endothelium, the basement membrane, and the podocytes of Bowman’s capsule.

Podocytes

Epithelial cell of Bowman’s capsule attached to the outer surface of the glomerular capillary basement membrane by cytoplasmic foot processes.