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Which of the following describes endocarditis?

a weakening of the electrical pulse in the heart

a weakening of the alveolar bone that leads to tooth loss

a weakening of the pump action in the heart

inflammation of the lining of the heart due to bacterial infection

What is the relationship between periodontitis and heart disease?

Periodontitis causes heart disease.

These diseases have a connection, but are not related by cause.

These diseases always happen together.

Heart disease causes periodontitis.

Which of the following accurately describes the role of veins and arteries?

Arteries carry oxygen to the lungs, and veins take it to the heart.

Veins carry oxygen to the lungs.

Veins supply nutrients to the body via the blood stream.

Arteries supply nutrients to the body via the blood stream.

Which of the following are preventative measures to good oral hygiene?

Using mouthwash

Eating good foods

Routinely visiting a dentist

All of the above

Which of the following practices may help prevent enamel erosion?

flossing

losing baby teeth

whitening

drinking soda or acidic substances with a straw

Diphyodont means:

The mammal possesses two jaw bones.

The mammal has two tonsils.

The mammal is prone to caries.

The mammal has two unique sets of teeth in its lifetime.