Which of the following statements regarding caries depth is correct?

a. Incipient caries penetrates less than halfway through the enamel.
b. Moderate caries penetrates through the enamel and the DEJ.
c. Advanced caries penetrates all the way through the enamel, the dentin , and to the pulp.
d. Severe caries penetrates more than halfway through the enamel but not the DEJ.


a. Incipient caries, also called "enamel caries," is the first stage of existence.

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What will be an ideal response?

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In which diagnostic procedure is a series of X-rays taken before giving the patient a specially prepared fatty meal and taking an additional series of X-rays? 

A. Barium swallow B. Cholecystography C. Barium enema D. CT scan E. Nuclear medicine

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The two types of alpha receptors include ____________________ and ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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