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jessicacav

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When the filiform papillae on the tongue are absent, the condition is known as ____________.
 a. geographic tongue
  b. fissured tongue
  c. hairy tongue
  d. glossitis

Question 2

When the lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue, the condition is known as ____________.
 a. ankyloglossia
  b. tongue tied
  c. either a or b
  d. neither a nor b


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

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RATIONALE: When the filiform papillae on the tongue are absent, the condition is known as glossitis.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: When the lingual frenum is attached near the tip of the tongue, the condition is known as ankyloglossia or tongue tied.


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