What percentage of collagen is lost in the connective tissue during the early lesion?
A) 10–20
B) 30–40
C) 50–60
D) 60–70
E) 70–80
D
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Which source provides funding for the educational and research activities of dental hygienists?
A) ADHA Institute of Oral Health B) Local businesses C) Chip D) Medicaid
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A) the older we get, the faster our bodies decline in function. B) the rate at which we lose functions does not increase with age. C) older people exhibit the cumulative results of a longer aging process. D) older adults experience decreased functions faster than younger adults.