Flushing the Dental Waterlines for Several Minutes Every Morning and for 20-30

question 19

Multiple Choice

Flushing the dental waterlines for several minutes every morning and for 20-30 seconds between patients will help to:

• A)reduce prep time.
• B)reduce the microbial count.
• C)both a and b.
• D)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Expectancy-Value Model

A psychological model that explains how the motivation to perform a behavior is influenced by the expectation of success and the value of the success to the individual.

Scholarship

Financial support awarded to a student on the basis of academic or other achievements to further their education.

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the brain involved in regulating hunger, satiety, and various aspects of metabolism.