Which Population Groups Would Benefit the Most from Fluoridation of the Water

question 31

Essay

Which population groups would benefit the most from fluoridation of the water? Why?

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

The theory of hearing that holds that hair cell receptors vibrate the same number of times per second as the sounds that reach them.

Neurons

Distinct cells in the nervous system tasked with sending information to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, functioning in the process of converting sound waves into neural signals.