The final stage of the life cycle of the tooth is ___________________ of the tooth during normal function.

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


The final stage of the life cycle of the tooth is attrition, or the wearing away of the incisal or occlusal surfaces of the tooth during normal function.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When assessing a patient, which of the following should you recognize as an indication for aspirin therapy?

A) A complaint of a headache after taking nitroglycerin B) The patient takes an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks. C) A systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg D) Chest discomfort that is suggestive of a heart attack

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When the diaphragm __________, the potential space between the two pleural membranes is decreased and air is pulled into airways and lungs

A. expands B. contracts

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The preferred initial method for disentangling a patient who is trapped between the seat and steering wheel involves:

A) displacing the dashboard forward. B) using a powered hydraulic spreader. C) removing the bolts that secure the seat. D) trying to slide the seat back on its track.

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