Author Question: What is a characteristic of lipodystrophy? A) breast enlargement B) swelling and edema in the ... (Read 403 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

What is a characteristic of lipodystrophy?
A) breast enlargement
B) swelling and edema in the face
C) thin, weak extremities
D) fat accumulation in the hips

Question 2

Caitlin, a 7-year-old girl, has always been very careful to take good care of her teeth. She and her parents are upset that she has developed small, white spots in her teeth, and consult their dentist about what they can do to remove them. Why did Caitlin develop these spots, and what could she have done to prevent them?

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Caitlin (or her parents) may have been a bit too aggressive in trying to prevent tooth decay, as she is likely suffering from fluorosis, or fluoride toxicity. Of particular importance, in order for her to have developed these spots, she would have been exposed to the high levels of fluoride during the first three years of her life, as these spots are only seen when the teeth are developing. Being more careful with her fluoride levels now would have no impact on these spots now.