Explorers have which of the following characteristics?

They can be used to remove calculus on the interproximal surfaces of the teeth.
They are not used in diagnosis.
They are useful in detecting subtle anomalies in tooth structures.
They have a knife-like working end.


They are useful in detecting subtle anomalies in tooth structures.

Rationale: They are useful in detecting subtle anomalies in tooth structures.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A small, local change in the charges across cell membranes is known as the:

a. Local potential b. Resting potential c. Action potential

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General regulations mandated by the Controlled Substances Act require physicians who purchase, prescribe, dispense, administer, or in any way handle controlled drugs to follow certain procedures. Which of the following accurately describes one of these procedures?

A. A physician who registers with the Drug Enforcement Administration may store controlled substances in multiple locations within the division office region. B. The physician must keep records concerning the administering or dispensing of a controlled drug on file for two years. C. The physician must make a written inventory of drug supplies every five years, and keep such records an additional two years. D. The physician must keep drugs in an unlocked storage room and report any thefts immediately to the nearest DEA office and the local police. E. The physician must keep drugs in his or her office and keep logs for five years.

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The facial artery is embedded in the ___________________________ gland.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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