oral histology Mcqs
101. Development of supporting tissues of the tooth is initiated by____________?
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A. Cells of odontogenic layer

B. Cells of dental follicle

C. Cells of the gingiva

D. Cementoblasts

102. Excess deposition of calcium in the dentinal tubules is referred to as______________?
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A. Interglobular dentin

B. Mantal dentin

C. Sclerotic dentin

D. Intertubular dentin

103. The microhardness of dentin is about____________?
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A. 1/4 that of enamel

B. 1/7 that of enamel

C. 1/2 that of enamel

D. 1/5 that of enamel

104. Dark bonds that are present in enamel rods at intervals of 4 ?ms are______________?
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A. Hunter-Schregar bands

B. Striae of Retzius

C. Neonantal bands

D. Cross striations
106. Acellular cementum is typically found in_____________?
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A. Coronal half of root

B. Entire root

C. Apex of root

D. Apical half of root

109. Physically and chemically, the dentin is closely related to______________?
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A. Enamel

B. None of the above

C. Acellular cementum

D. Bone
110. Pain originate in the pulp due to_________?
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A. Krause bulb at the center of the pulp

B. Meisseners corpuscles at cell rich zone

C. free nerve ending at sub odontoblastic layer

D. free nerve ending in cell rich zone

111. The rest of malassez in the periodontal ligament are derived from_____________?
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A. Lamina propria

B. Vestibular lamina

C. Dental pulp

D. Odontogenic epithelium
113. Moth eaten appearance of of enamel is seen in____________?
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A. Odontodysplasia

B. Amelogenisis stage

C. Mottled enamel

D. Desmolytic stage

114. narled enamel is seen in_____________?
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A. Cusp tips of tooth

B. Proximal surface of tooth

C. All of the above

D. Cervical region of tooth

115. The periodontal ligament_____________?
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A. Contains epithelial cells

B. Has a slow rate of turn over

C. Comprises primarily of type II collagen

D. Derives its blood supply primarily from the branches of vessels entering the pulp

116. Dentin formed through out the life is______________?
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A. Sclerotic dentin

B. All of the above

C. Secondary dentin

D. Reparative dentin

117. Following is derivative of dental lamina____________?
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A. Rests of serrae

B. Epithelial rests of Malassez

C. All of the above

D. Enamel pearls

118. Dentinal tubules are calcified in_______________?
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A. Sclerotic dentin

B. Secondary dentin

C. Primary dentin

D. Interglobular dentin

119. In mammals independent and tough suspension for teeth is provided by____________?
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A. Cementum

B. Periodontal membrane

C. Alveolar sockets

D. Gubernacular cords

120. Ectodermal cells in tooth bud are responsible for_______________?
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A. Determination of shape of crown and root

B. Formation of pulp

C. Formation of cementum

D. Formation of periodontal ligament

122. Metalloprotienases are used in which stage of the amelogenesis_____________?
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A. Desmolytic

B. Protective

C. Formative/ Secretory

D. Organising

123. The key hole, pattern appearance in the cross section is feature of______________?
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A. Intratubular dentin

B. Intertubular dentin

C. Aprismatic enamel

D. Prismatic enamel
124. The dentin receptors are unique because_____________?
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A. They elicit pain to hot and cold

B. Elicit only pain as a response

C. They elicit pain to touch and pressure

D. They elicit pain to chemicals

125. Cementum formation is seen_______________?
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A. After dentin formation

B. Before dentin formation

C. Both are formed at same time

D. None of the above

126. Shape of enamel rod is______________?
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A. None of the above

B. Round

C. Key hole or paddle shaped

D. Square

127. The organic lining of the calcified dentinal tubules is known as_______________?
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A. Lamina densa

B. Lamina propria

C. Lamina lucida

D. Lamina limitans
128. Which of the following is correct?
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A. Cementum is more resistant to resorption than bone

B. Bone is more resistant to resorption than cementum

C. Both are equally resorbable

D. None of the above

131. Synthesis of enamel matrix proteins occurs in the________________?
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A. Ameloblast

B. Stratum granulosum

C. Stratum intermedium

D. Outer enamel epithelium

132. Collagen biosynthesis occurs inside the______________?
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A. Chondroblasts

B. Fibroblasts

C. Osteoblasts

D. Odontoblasts

133. Alveolar process helps in providing_____________?
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A. Support the natural teeth

B. Support and retention to the complete denture

C. Boundaries for the tongue during speech

D. Attachment to muscles of facial expression

136. Order of development of tooth germ is____________?
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A. Cap-bell-bud

B. Bell-bud-cap

C. Bud-cap-bell

D. Bell-cap-bud

137. Which of the following anomalies occur during the initiation and proliferation of tooth development ?
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A. Oligodontia

B. Enamel hypoplasia

C. Amelogenisis imperfecta

D. Dentinogenesis imperfecta

138. In a dried skull, holes on the lingual aspects of the deciduous teeth are called_____________?
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A. Canals of Hirchfeld and Zuckerland

B. Herversian canals

C. Volkmann canals

D. Gubernacular canals
139. Dental lamina is active up to_______________?
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A. 1 year

B. 3 years

C. 4 years

D. 2 years

141. The odontoblasts killed during cavity preparation are derived from_____________?
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A. Histocytes

B. Undifferentiated cells

C. Osteoblasts

D. Unaffected odontoblasts from the pulp

142. Dental papilla gives rise to_____________?
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A. Pulp & Dentin

B. Pulp & Periodontal ligament

C. All of the above

D. Pulp only

144. A supernumerary tooth results from a deviation during_____________?
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A. Differentiation

B. Initiation

C. Apposition

D. Calcification

145. The calcified mass found in the PDL are_____________?
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A. Cementicles

B. Cementoclasts

C. Osteoclasts

D. Osteoblasts

147. Calcium content of lamina dura is______________?
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A. Same as in other parts of alveolar bone

B. Less than the cementum

C. Less than the other parts of alveolar bone

D. More than the other parts of alveolar bone
148. Among the following the structure that is most calcified is_______________?
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A. Enamel spindle

B. Enamel tuft

C. Enamel rod

D. Enamel lamella

149. Pericytes are found___________?
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A. In thymus

B. In gallbladder

C. Along with heparin on surface of mast cells

D. Around capillaries of pulp
150. Regressive changes in pulp include____________?
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A. All of the above

B. Increased fibrotic component

C. Calcification in blood vessels near apical foramen

D. Decreased cellular component