Which of the Following Is the Most Significant Oral Complication

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most significant oral complication of rheumatoid arthritis?

• A) salivary gland dysfunction (xerostomia)
• B) burning tongue syndrome (glossodynia)
• C) TMJ involvement
• D) vesiculobullous lesions

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Definitions:

Phospholipid Bilayer

A fundamental structure of cell membranes consisting of two layers of phospholipids, with hydrophobic tails and hydrophilic heads, forming a barrier.

Plasma Membrane

Membrane surrounding the cytoplasm that consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins; functions to regulate the entrance and exit of molecules to and from the cell.

Archaea

A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often found in extreme environments.

Viral Replication

The process by which viruses reproduce by infiltrating host cells and using their machinery to create copies of themselves.