Which of the Following Statements Is True About Dental Unit

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about dental unit waterlines?

• A)Viruses cannot multiply in the DUWL.
• B)The use of sterile water in the self-contained water reservoir ensures that water will be sterile at the point of delivery.
• C)Microfilters reduce the bacterial contamination of water and destroy the biofilms that colonize the DUWLs.
• D)Flushing for 20 to 30 seconds after each patient will remove biofilms from the lines.

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Definitions:

Receptors

are protein molecules on the surface of or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response by the cell.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Insulin Resistance

A condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels and often predisposing individuals to type 2 diabetes.