TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WELL ORGANIZED GRADED A

TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM)
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WELL ORGANIZED
GRADED A+


Cementum - ---Answers_---Thin layer of hard, mineralized
tissue that covers the surface of the root. Light yellow.
Overlies the dentin


Functions of Cementum - ---Answers_---Give attachment to
collagen fibers of the periodontal ligament


Alveolar Bone - ---Answers_---It surrounds and supports the
roots of the teeth in the jaws. Existence dependent on the
presence of teeth


Alveolus - ---Answers_---bony socket that houses the root of
the tooth


Cortical Bone - ---Answers_---hard outer wall of the jaws


Cancellous Bone - ---Answers_---Spongy, latticelike bone
filler between the cortical bone and the alveolar bone and the
alveolar
bone proper

, Two Types of Tissue? - ---Answers_---epithelial and
connective


Tissues are comprised of both epithelial and connective
tissues and are comprised of? - ---Answers_---Cells,
Extracellular matrix


Extracellular Matrix - ---Answers_---A gel-like substance
containing interwoven protein fibers that surrounds most
cells.


differentiating between epithelial tissue and connective tissue?
- ---Answers_---number of cells and the amount of
extracellular matrix in these two types of tissues


Epithelial Tissue - ---Answers_---Makes up the outer surface
of the body (skin)
Lines the body cavities such as the mouth, stomach, and
intestines


Composition of Epithelial Tissues - ---Answers_---Plentiful
cells. comprised mostly of closely packed cells.


Keratinization - ---Answers_---the process by which
epithelial cells on the surface of the skin become stronger and
waterproof