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Oral Pathology Chapter 1-4

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Homeostasis is BEST defined by which of the following statements?
A balance of body systems and functions
The role of the clinician has changed in recent years. Which of the following statements most clearly represents this change?
We are responsible for helping our patients maintain the best level of health possible and encourage them to take charge of their own health.
Which of the following statements BEST describes why we perform an oral cancer screening examination?
To detect pathologic abnormalities early
Which of the following lymph nodes are located in the area at the back of the neck?
Occipital
Which of the following is the BEST example of a complete clinical description of an abnormality?
2-mm smooth, round, slightly indurated, erythematic papule located on the tip of the tongue that appeared after trauma to the tongue
Which of the following terms is used to describe a growth attached to the underlying tissues by a slender stalk?
Pedunculated
Which term describes a raised, fluid-filled lesion that is greater than 0.5 cm in size?
Bulla
Which of the following terms means inward growing?
Endophytic
Differential diagnosis can BEST be described by which one of the following statements?
A listing of the most likely causes of the condition
Which one of the following terms could be used to describe surface texture?
Papillary
Which of the following BEST defines sessile?
Attached by a broad base
Which one of the following is a depressed lesion?
Erosion
Which of the following lesions is differentiated from the surrounding tissues by color alone?
Macule
Given the following clinical description, which one of the elements listed is vague or unclear? "Single, well defined, 6-mm round ulcer, rough surface, firm consistency, located near tooth 29, painful, present for 2 days"
Location
Determine which one of the following terms is not related to the others.
Apoptosis
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