Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) Can Be Caused by Disorders of the Muscles

question 34

Multiple Choice

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) can be caused by disorders of the muscles of mastication or by internal derangements of the components of the joint. Three cardinal features that suggest TMD include orofacial pain, joint noise, and restricted jaw function.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves enhancing information to be remembered by associating it with existing knowledge or expanding on its meaning.

Primacy Effect

The inclination to recall details presented at the start of a list more effectively than those that come afterward.

Rote Rehearsal

A method of memorization through repetition, often without understanding the material's deeper meaning or context.

Mental Representation

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