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Select THREE of the following FOUR short answer questions to answer in a minimum of 2-4 sentences. Only the first three will be graded. You do not need to put anything in this question, though you are free to use the space to gather your thoughts. 

Walk through the steps of DNA replication and discuss the difference between the leading strand and lagging strand. Why does DNA synthesis have a lagging strand? 

Beneficial Properties of Thermoplastic Materials in Dentistry:

Upon Heating Waxes:

The molecular weight of waxes is:

In acrylic resins the liquid component is typically:

Label the anatomy indicated on the radiographs: 1 point each “Sunrise” View a. b. c. nothing to identify d.  e. nothing to identify     **remember C and E have nothing to identify       

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostic quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points for each film)  Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explian why it is, or how you know it is not… Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing Improvements:  Explain how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology) Radiograph C: LATERAL KNEE Use this format… Positioning: Anatomy: Improvements:

Label the anatomy indicated on the radiographs: 1 point each OBLIQUE ANKLE a. b. c.

State whether the sentence is true or false. If false, correct it. An AP ankle image obtained with the patient’s leg in lateral (external) rotation will demonstrate a closed medial mortise.