PERIO Lesson 1

Which of the following substances regulates the activity of different cells in the inflammatory/immune response?

• Cytokine

• Bradykinin

From the tissues, antigenic substances are carried to the

• local blood vessels.

• local lymph nodes.

The definition of phagocytosis is

• squish and swallow.

• eat and digest.

Which of the following immunoglobulins is found in saliva?

• IgA

• IgG

Which of the following systems is activated by the antigen (bacteria)/antibody complex?

• Complement

• Opsonization

In health, the primary oral bacteria is

• Streptococcus sanguis.

• Prevotella intermedia.

All of the following cells are present in dental plaque except one. Which one is the exception?

• Red blood cells

• Fibroblasts

Which of the following statements is true about lipooligosaccharide?

• Type of exotoxin

• Initiates inflammation

Which of the following bacteria is strongly associated with puberty gingivitis?

• Prevotella intermedia

• Tannerella forythensis

What is the correct health state for Motile bacteria

• Gingival health

• Periodontal disease