Which of the following terms means "the absence of teeth"?

a. Supernumerary
b. Anodontia
c. Anomaly
d. Mesiodens


b. Anodontia refers to a congenital absence of teeth. Any tooth in the dental arch may fail to develop.

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Which of the following is a type of automated dispensing cabinet?

A) Omnitron B) Caligari C) Pyxis D) Pyroxis

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The cost of a medication may vary depending on:

a. Which insurer covers the patient. b. The healthcare provider writing the prescription. c. Whether the drug is brand name or a generic. d. Whether the pharmacy is a chain or a franchise.

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The cell responsible for building new granulation tissue is the:

A. angioblast. B. fibroblast. C. mast cell. D. keratinocyte.

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At a minimum, emergency evacuation drills should be performed:

A. once a year. B. twice a year. C. once every two years. D. once every three to five years.

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