The Chronic Inflammatory Process Involving the Gums and Tissues Around

question 41

Multiple Choice

The chronic inflammatory process involving the gums and tissues around the teeth is called

• A)dental caries.
• B)periodontal disease.
• C)dental plaque.
• D)root caries.

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Behaviors

Actions taken by organisms to maintain internal equilibrium, such as regulating temperature or hydration levels.

Feedback Mechanisms

Biological processes that regulate bodily functions and maintain homeostasis through a system of inputs and outputs responding to changes in the environment or internal conditions.

Instinct Approaches

Theories or perspectives that suggest behaviors are innate and driven by evolutionary programmed instincts.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that examines psychological structures from a modern evolutionary perspective, aiming to identify which human psychological traits are evolved adaptations.