The oral cavity is a barometer for systemic disease. During evaluative and treatment procedures, assessment of oral tissues with regard to both oral and systemic health is a critical service dental hygienists can provide. Match the nutrient or condition with the appropriate description or action.
-Smooth,threadlike structures on the dorsal surface of the tongue

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Filiform papillae are the smooth, threadlike structures on the dorsal surface of the tongue.

Answer: D
 Circumvallate lingual papillae are large, mushroom-shaped papillae located at the back of the tongue.

Answer: H
 Thiamin (Vitamin B1) deficiency can lead to angular cheilosis, a condition characterized by cracks and fissures at the corners of the mouth.

Answer: G
 Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency can cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a neurological disorder commonly seen in alcoholics.

Answer: K
 Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3) and is characterized by the "three D's" - dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea.

Note: The other options do not match the descriptions or actions.

The Oral Cavity Is a Barometer for Systemic Disease