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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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Transudate that emerges from the gingival sulcus is known as:
  1. Gingival crevicular fluid
  2. Functional gingival fluid
  3. Gingival functional fluid
  4. Functional crevicular fluid
Explanation
Answer: A - Transudate that emerges from the gingival sulcus is gingival crevicular fluid. The fluid has a high level of serum proteins and leukocytes that contain enzymes, desquamating epithelium, and neutrophils cells that shed through the sulcus. Increased flow is the first sign of inflammation. Once inflammation has occurred gingival crevicular fluid is termed inflammatory exudates.
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