What Is the Most Common Systemic Condition That May Affect

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the most common systemic condition that may affect the TMJ?

• A) Lupus
• B) Gout
• C) Arthritis
• D) Scleroderma

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product, back to the lungs.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there, which can obstruct blood flow through the circulatory system.

Embolus

A blood clot, air bubble, or other substance that is carried in the bloodstream and can block blood vessels.

Immune Response

The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances, including microbes and pathogens, involving recognition and response.