Chapter 15 questions

Saliva contains all forms of leukocytes, and the most principal ones are ____________. a. PMNs b. Erythrocytes c. Monocytes d. Basophils

A

There is a(n) ____________ in GCF production during the healing period after periodontal surgery. a. Decrease b. Increase c. Stoppage

B

The amount of GCF is __________ when inflammation is present. a. Lesser b. Greater c. Unchanged d. Zero

B

Both _______ and _________ have been investigated as organic compound within the GCF. a. Carbohydrates; proteins b. Fats; oils c. Leukocytes; thrombocytes d. Saliva; plaque

A

What is another term for sulcular fluid? a. Gingival Crevicular Fluid b. Saliva c. Oral biofilm fluid d. Gingival tissue

A

Which of the following does not increase the amount of GCF production? a. Trauma from occlusion b. Periodontal therapy c. Smoking d. Circadian periodicity

A

Which of the following is a salivary component related to the buffering function of saliva? a. Bicarbonate b. Glycoproteins c. Lysozyme d. Immunoglobulin A

A

Which of the following is not a cellular element found in sulcular fluid? a. Plaque b. Bacteria c. Leukocytes d. Desquamated epithelial cells

A

Female sex organs ________ GCF flow. a. Decrease b. Do not affect c. Increase d. Attack

C

Which of the following is a hallmark of xerostomia? a. Salivary flow rate of 1 to 2mL b. Salivary flow rate of <0.1 mg/mL c. Salivary flow rate of 0 to 1mL d. Salivary flow rate of <1 mL

B

Which of the following is a probable mechanism of the cleansing function of saliva? a. Coating similar to gastric mucin b. Clearance of debris and bacteria c. Remineralization d. Mechanical protection

B

Which of the following is not true of saliva? A. Saliva has several important properties, including mechanical, chemical, biologic, and immunologic B. Saliva is viscous, thick, gray fluid secreted from salivary glands C. Saliva is a major biologic fluid for diagnosis and "omics" research D. Diagnosing local and systemic conditions is possible through salivary markers.

B

Which of the following is a probably mechanism of the antibacterial action function of saliva? a. Clearance of debris and bacteria b. Remineralization c. Breaking of bacterial cell walls d. Mechanical protection

C

Which of the following is a probably mechanism of the tooth integrity maintenance function of saliva? a. Coating similar to gastric mucin b. Antacids c. Clearance of debris and bacteria d. Mechanical protection

D

Which of the following provides active responses to maintain gingival health? a. Saliva b. The immune response c. The epithelial surface d. All of the above

D