Question

question 10
the diagnostic term dental caries literally means:
○ refers to loose teeth
○ refers to tooth plaque
○ refers to tooth cavities
○ refers to bad teeth

question 11
enteron in greek literally means intestine, but the term is usually used in reference to:
○ the large intestine
○ the small intestine
○ the appendix
○ the duodenum

question 12
the procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is:
○ proctoscopy
○ sigmoidoscope
○ sigmoidoscopy
○ proctoscope

Explanation:

• Question 10: Dental caries is a common term in dentistry. Tooth cavities are the result of the demineralization of tooth enamel due to acid - producing bacteria. Loose teeth are usually due to periodontal disease or trauma. Tooth plaque is a biofilm that forms on teeth, and "bad teeth" is a very general and non - specific term.
• Question 11: In biological terminology, the enteron is often used to refer to the small intestine. The large intestine has its own distinct functions and terminologies. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the cecum, and the duodenum is a part of the small intestine but is more specifically named.
• Question 12: The suffix “-scopy” means visual examination. “Procto -” refers to the rectum. A sigmoidoscope is an instrument, and sigmoidoscopy is the visual examination of the sigmoid colon. A proctoscope is an instrument for examining the rectum, while proctoscopy is the visual examination of the rectum.

Answer:

• Question 10: refers to tooth cavities
• Question 11: the small intestine
• Question 12: proctoscopy