Fluorine

Question 1

sources of fluorine

Answer 1

fluoridated water
grains
fish
tea
toothpaste

Question 2

protein bound fluoride must be _____ before it is absorbed

Answer 2

hydrolyzed

Question 3

Fluorine is primarily absorbed in the ___ as fluoric acid

Answer 3

stomach

Question 4

Fluorine is transported in what two forms

Answer 4

unbound - free fluoride of hydrofluoric acid

bound- to proteins

Question 5

fluorine is store in the

Answer 5

bones and teeth

Question 6

functions of fluorine

Answer 6

• promotes formation of apatite cystalline bone matrix
• replaces hydroxide ions in apatite converting hydroxyapatite to fluorohydroxyapatite
• topical fluoride decreased production of acid by oral bacteria

Question 7

fluorine is excreted in the

Answer 7

urine

Question 8

optimal levels of fluorine do what?

Answer 8

reduce incidence of dental caries

maintain integrity of skeletal tissue

Question 9

S&S of acute toxicity of fluoride

Answer 9

n/v/d
acidosis
cardiac arrhythmias
death may occur (5mg/kg)

Question 10

S& S of fluorosis

Answer 10

changes in bone kidney nerve and muscle function

dental fluorosis causes mottling of teeth in children