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What is the primary factor contributing to insulin resistance in obese patients with type 2 diabetes?

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Chronic inflammatory state

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What are some risk factors for developing osteoarthritis?

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Overweight or obesity, joint injuries, and overuse of joints

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What is the main mechanism of action of aspirin?

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Irreversible inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2

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At what dose is aspirin used for its antiplatelet action?

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Low doses lower than 300 mg/day

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Older adults have a more vascular and cellular pulp compared to younger individuals
V o F

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Falso

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Why is the use of local anesthetics without vasoconstrictors contraindicated in patients who suffered a myocardial infarction?

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They can increase the risk of toxicity

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What alterationin in the tongue is commonly observed in older adults?

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Loss of filifrom papillae

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Which factor does NOT adversely affect periodontal health in older adults?

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Enhanced immunological response

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At what platelet count is it contraindicated to perform surgical procedures?

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Less than 50,000 platelets/mm3 of blood

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Non- selective COX inhibitors inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 reversibly
V o F

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Verdadero

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What is the recommended range for glycemic control in diabetic patients undergoing elective dental treatment?

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7-9%

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What is the recommended frequency for checking HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes?

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Every three months

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What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

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Inhalation of toxic substances

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Opioids act mainly by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenanse and lipoxygenase
V o F

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Falso

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At what international Normalized Ratio (INR) range can periodontal and buccal surgery be safely performed in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy?

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INR below 2.0

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The presence of secondary cementum at the apex of a tooth can aid in age estimulation in forensic dentistry
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Falso

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How do age- related changes in the pulp affect dental treatment?

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Difficulty in penetration with files

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How is the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) confirmed?

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Pulmonary function test (spirometry)

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Which of the following is a clinical feature of chronic bronchitis?

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Productive cough for more than three months per year

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It is recommended to perform dental treatment on patients with HbA1c levels above 10% in a dental office setting to minimize the risk of complications
V o F

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Falso

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What is the potential consequence of mucus blockages in the airways of individuals with chronic bronchitis?

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Development of lung infections

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What is the main mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

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Decreasing prostaglandin production

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Corticosteroids are commonly administered in dentistry to treat severe acute pain after surgery
V o F

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Falso

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Which enzyme converts cell membrane phospholipids to arachidonic acid during inflammation?

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Phospholipase A2

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Cementum formation ceases completely with age, leading to increased susceptibility to root caries V o F
Falso
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What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
Facilitating glucose uptake by cells
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What is the primary cause of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
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What characterizes cancer?
Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
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Angular cheilits is favored by which of the following conditions?
Vertical height loss, which leads to peribuccal folds
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What is the primary reason for contraindicating dental treatment in patients with HbA1c levels above 10%?
Elevated risk of macro and microvascular complications
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What is the characteristic duration of chest pain in angina pectoris?
Less than 20 minutes
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Oral hypoglycemic medications are always sufficient to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes V o F
Falso
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Obesity can contributes to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes due to chronic inflammation from adipose tissue V o F
Verdadero
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Which medication for angina pectoris acts immediately to produce vasodilation?
Isosorbide dinitrate (sublingual)
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Which method is NOT commonly used in diagnosing osteoarthritis?
Using MRI scans exclusively
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Which dental tissue becomes less permeable and more susceptible to fracture with age?
Enamel
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What is a characteristic in enamel associated with aging?
Opaqueness and darkening
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What is the primary mechanism of action of bisphosohonates?
Inhibition of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption
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What is the main age-related change observed in dentin?
Formation of secondary dentin
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What is the main mechanism of action of paracetamol?
Reversible inhibition of COX in the central nervous system
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of aging on the oral cavity?
Increased salivary flow
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Which of the following best describes emphysema?
Destruction and widening of the pulmonary alveoli
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Which dental tissue becomes less permeable and more susceptible to fracture with age?
Enamel
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What is arthritis?
A term referring to joint pain or joint disease
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Acetaminophen is considered safe for the treatment of fever and pain in children because it does not cause Reye’s syndrome V o F
Verdadero
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Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of structural changes in oral mucosa with aging?
Increased vascularity
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Which term describes the deposit of lipids under the intimas layer of arteries in coronary heart disease?
Atheroma
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What age-related change may result in disc displacement in the temporomandibular joint?
Remodeling of the mandible condyle
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What is the main gastrointestinal side effect of non-selective COX inhibitors?
Gastritis
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What is the primary purpose of long-acting medications for angina pectoris?
Prolonged coronary vasodilation
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What are some characteristics of aging?
Heterogeneity and singularity
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What is the primary mechanism through which a low-sugar diet slows down aging?
By reducing the formation of crosslinks
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Which stage of the Demographic Transition Model is characterized by rapid population growth due to low death rates and high birth rates?
Stage 2 (early expanding)
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How does the shape of a population pyramid changes as a population ages?
It becomes narrower at the top
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What role does the immune system play in clearing senescent cells?
It eliminates senescent cells
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With respect to AGING, select the WRONG statement:
The changes in the living being, through the years, produce an increase in the adaptability capacity of the organism in relation to the environment
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Primary hypertension primarily stems from various etiologies, typically associated with its development?
Endocrine disease
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How does protein homeostasis contribute to cellular function?
By promoting protein breakdown and recycling
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What term refers to the portion of our lives during which we are free of disease?
Health expectancy
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What is the consequence of protein accumulation inside cells?
Cellular dysfunction
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What is the Hayflick Limit?
A limit on cellular replication
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What does the term “demographic transition” refer to?
The process of moving from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates over time
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What does a stationary population pyramid indicate?
Stable birth and death rates
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What are free radicals, and how do they contribute to mitochondrial damage?
Harmful substances produced during mitochondrial function
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Force exerted against the arterial wall by blood through the arteries
Blood pressure
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What is cellular senescence?
A decline in cellular activity
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What additional information can be extrapolated from a population pyramid?
All of the above
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In which type of country is an expansive population pyramid typically found?
Developing countries with high birth and death rates
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What led to the implementation of the General Population Law in Mexico in 1974?
High fertility rates
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What is the primary goal of addressing aging in the medical community?
To optimize health expectancy
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What is the primary indicator of a country transitioning to Stage 4 of the Demographic Transtition Model?
Decreasing death rates
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How does consuming foods high in sugars contribute to aging?
It accelerates the formation of crosslinks
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What are crosslinks in the context of aging?
Connections between proteins in tissues
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What is inflammaging?
A state of continuous inflammation in aging-related disease
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Why is cellular senescence considered a protective mechanism?
It prevents the development of cancer
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What process is responsible for clearing damaged mitochondria from cells?
Mitopahgy
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What are the consequences of not clearing senescent cells?
Incensed inflammation
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Which pharmacological agent, commonly prescribed for arterial hypertension, is associated with a notable side effect of gingival enlargement?
Calcium channel blockers
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Which aging disease is associated with protein accumulation in the brain?
Alzheimer disease
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Which stage of the Demgraphic transition model is characterized by high birth and death rate, resulting in minimal population growth?
Stage 1 (high stationary)
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Which type of disease has shown a growing impact with increasing longevity?
Chronic and noncommunicable disease
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What is a population pyramid?
A graphical representation of the age and sex distributed of a population
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How does protein accumulation affect blood vessels?
It makes them more fragile
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What does the width of the base of an expansive population pyramid indicate?
High birth rates
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What happens when telomeres become critically short?
They cannot protect DNA anymore, leading to damage
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Which of the following symptoms may indicate advanced arterial hypertension?
All of the above
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What is the main determinant of population aging?
Decreasing fertility rates
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What is the primary function of stem cells in the body?
Tissue repair and regeneration
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What happens when mitochondria evade destruction through mitophagy?
They accumulate in cells
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What type of country is typically associated with a constrictive population pyramid?
Developed countries with low birth and death rates
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Which demographic trend is associated with a transition from an expansive to a constrictive population pyramid?
Decreasing birth rates and increasing life expectancy
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Stem cell exhaustion contributes to an increase in regenerative capacity over time V o F
Falso
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What are telomeres?
Protective regions at the ends of chromosomes
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What is the primary goal of senolytics?
To target and remove senescent cells
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How is aging defined?
A progressive physiological process occurring from conception onwards
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What is a significant factor contributing to the decrease in fertility rates?
Increased access to effective birth control
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What has led to the shift in the causes of death from infectious diseases to chronic conditions?
Improvements in medical technologies
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How does a scarcity of nutrients impact cellular function?
It boosts cellular repair and maintance mechanisms

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