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When an abscess spreads into the facial tissues causing swelling, it is ____________.
 a. a fistula
  b. osteomyelitis
  c. cellulitis
  d. a periapical abscess

Question 2

The localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudate around the apical area is ____________.
 a. a fistula
  b. osteomyelitis
  c. cellulitis
  d. a periapical abscess


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: When an abscess spreads into the facial tissues causing swelling, it is cellulitis.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: The localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudate around the apical area is a periapical abscess.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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