Which of the Following Are Common Age-Related Changes Seen in the Oral

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are common age-related changes seen in the oral tissues?

• A) Oral epithelium becomes thicker and fuller.
• B) Osteoarthritis often affects TMJ function and occlusion.
• C) Increased immune response masks any oral diseases.
• D) Sense of taste becomes more acute due to increase of fungiform and filiform papilla.

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