A Condition in Which Microorgan¬isms Secrete Destructive Enzymes and Acids

question 59

Multiple Choice

A condition in which microorgan¬isms secrete destructive enzymes and acids that cause inflammation of the surrounding gum is called ________.  

• A) normal flora
• B) shivering
• C) hypervariable
• D) periodontitis
• E) dental plaque

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that acts to flex the elbow and supinate the forearm.

Musculocutaneous Nerve

A nerve in the arm that innervates the biceps brachii, brachialis, and part of the brachioradialis, providing both motor and sensory functions.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers that runs from the spine through the neck, shoulder, arm, and hand, controlling muscle movements and sensations in these areas.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck (C3-C5) and innervates the diaphragm, crucial for breathing.