Wilkins Chapter 17 2 MM
Across
- 1. Naturally present in saliva, it binds to calcium to prevent the formation of crystals and limit the calcification of biofilm
- 3. Organic material not structurally composed of cells
- 4. Plaque (aka biofilm) buildup that has mineralized into hardened deposits
- 9. An organic scaffolding that supports apatite and more layers of biofilm providing a foundation for calculus
- 10. A solution that contains an overly full concentration of a solute
Down
- 2. A microorganism that lives in environments with no oxygen
- 5. Calcium and phosphate crystals that make up the body's hardest structures like enamel and bone
- 6. Focus, primary center
- 7. Has no distinct shape
- 8. A white blood cell that is part of the body's immune system defense response
- 11. A microorganism that lives in environments with oxygen