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Which pattern of bone loss results in a fairly even, overall reduction in the height of the alveolar bone?

Term used to describe a valleylike depression in the interdental gingiva that lies directly apical to the contact area.

The most common type of cancer is ____________ cancer, whereas the one with highest mortality is ____________ cancer. _______ _______

EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION: Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by chronically low levels of calcium in the blood. Explain THREE ways in which low levels of parathyroid hormone leads to low calcium levels in the blood. On a molecular level explain how hypersecretion of thyroid hormone leads to increase in body temperature. (4 pts.).

Which type of paralysis is characterized by injury to corticospinal tracts and tight or stiff skeletal musculature?

A patients is diagnosed with a stroke. Such a patient is likely suffering from which type of necrosis? _______

Select the factor(s) associated with risk of Down syndrome. You may select more than one correct answer.

Select the risk factors for adrenogenital syndrome. You may select more than one correct answer.

What would be clinical manifestation(s) in a patient suffering from protein deficiency? You may select more than one correct answer. 

Select the hormone(s) required for the elongation of long bones and thus gradual increase in height in children prepuberty.