Exam 11: Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Beriberi manifests with impairment of the autonomic nervous system. Other symptoms include bradycardia and decreased size of the heart.

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action. -Increased incidence of dental caries and susceptibility to oral infections

Each of the following decreases or destroys thiamin content in food except one. Which one is the exception?

Which of the following meats is an exceptionally good source of thiamin?

Fungiform papillae are pale pink because they are covered in with keratinized mucosa and have a rich blood supply.

Each of the following accurately describes physiological roles of thiamin except one. Which one is the exception?

Vitamin B₁₂ is associated with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action. -Associated with malnourished alcoholics

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action. -The only vitamin that contains a mineral

A recent evaluation by ConsumerLab.com, often called the "watchdog of the supplement industry," found that more than 90% of multivitamins tested contained essentially the ingredients and proportions listed on the product label. The presence of a United States Pharmacopeia (USP) symbol on a label means testing of the product has confirmed that the supplement is safe for everyone.

Consistent high doses of folate can:

A deficiency of riboflavin can lead to pellagra. Riboflavin is not known to be toxic, but there is no benefit from high doses.

Match the nutrient or condition with its appropriate deficiency, description, or action. -Deficiency produced by ingestion of raw egg whites

The system most likely to be responsible for excessive salivation in a nervous dental patient is the:

Although milk and milk products are excellent sources of riboflavin, approximately 30% of the dietary intake is furnished by foods in the grain group. Meat, poultry, and fish also provide about one-fourth of the dietary requirement.

Which condition is least likely to be caused by a deficiency of riboflavin?

The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action. -Large, mushroom-shaped structures forming a "V" shape on dorsal surface of tongue

Rich sources of folate include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Match the nutrient or condition with its appropriate deficiency, description, or action. -Deficiency produces squamous metaplasia in salivary gland ducts

Which of the following are associated with thiamin deficiency? (Select all that apply.)