Which Risk Factor(s) for the Onset of Xerostomia Is Most

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which risk factor(s) for the onset of xerostomia is most important?

• A) Anxiety
• B) Dehydration
• C) Salivary gland disease
• D) Medications and drug therapies

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, typically associated with analytical tasks, such as language, logic, and mathematical calculations.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with creative thinking, intuition, and spatial abilities.