Question 519 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Choose correct statements regarding the metabolism of bacterial plaque:
1) saliva is the main food source of oral cavity bacteria;
2) “substrate accelerated death” is associated with 10-fold increase in normal concentration of glucose in oral cavity;
3) acid-forming bacteria possess active glucose transporter mechanism;
4) in case of permanent starvation, oral cavity flora dies.
The correct answer is:
2) “substrate accelerated death” is associated with 10-fold increase in normal concentration of glucose in oral cavity;
3) acid-forming bacteria possess active glucose transporter mechanism;
4) in case of permanent starvation, oral cavity flora dies.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1, 2.
- B. 2, 3.
- C. 1, 4.
- D. 3, 4.
- E. 1, 3.
Hint
Consider what plaque bacteria live on between meals and whether starvation really kills them.
The answer, the explanation and a note on every option are available once you log in. The account is free: topic tests, a mock exam, mistake review and statistics.
More questions on Conservative dentistry
- Choose correct statements regarding the CAMBRA questionnaire:
- In which of the following cases, electronic apex locator may show the reading of “too short” in relation to actual measurement of canal length?
- Which of the below mentioned pathological conditions exhibits positive reaction to direct dentin stimulation test?
- Effectiveness of rinsing solutions used during RCT (Root canal treatment) may be increased by:
- Facial nerve paralysis during anesthesia may result from:
- 20-y.o. generally healthy patient, without history of pain, reported to the dentist for treatment of tooth 13. Intraoral examination revealed…