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With regard to the measurement of acid production by dental plaque which of the following are true and which are false?
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a
the Stephan Curve relates the changes in acid production by dental plaque to the Critical pH
b
the shape of a Stephan Curve is affected by the flow rate of saliva
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cariogenicity is measured as the lowest pH achieved within dental plaque after a challenge by a foodstuff
d
the pH of dental plaque would change less in response to a challenge by xylitol compared to sucrose
e
the pH of dental plaque always drops below the Critical pH when it is challenged by sucrose
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