MDS PREP
The epithelium which covers a healed ulcer is derived from
1. undifferentiated mesenchymal cells of the ulcer
2. intact epithelium at the ulcer margin
3. transformation of fibroblasts to epithelial cells
4. endothelial cells via the blood stream
Oral Pathology Answer: 2
The epithelium which covers a healed ulcer is derived from intact epithelium at the ulcer margin
Chronic granulocytic leukaemia is due to
1. Chromosomal deletion
2. Chromosomal mutation
3. Chromosomal translocation
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Chronic granulocytic leukemia is due to chromosomal translocation.
Which of the following is associated with a low concentration of ionized calcium in the serum?
1. Hypothyroidism
2. Osteogenesis imperfecta
3. Paget"s disease of the bone
4. Tetany
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Tetany is associated with a low concentration of ionized calcium in the serum.
Port wine stains are seen in
1. Nevus
2. Haemangioma
3. Melanoma
4. All the above
Port wine stains are seen in hemangioma.
Which of the following facilitates comparison between different radiation
1. Rad
2. Rem
3. Roentgen
4. Quality factor
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Rem facilitates comparison between different types of radiation.
The extracellular polysaccharide synthesized by cariogenic streptococci in the presence of excess sucros is best described as
1) Mucopolysaccharide
2) Dextran-like glucan
3) Glycogen-like glucan
4) Amylopectin
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Cariogenic streptococci, particularly Streptococcus mutans, synthesize extracellular polysaccharides when exposed to high levels of sucrose. These polysaccharides are primarily dextran-like glucans, which are formed from the polymerization of glucose units. Dextran contributes to the formation of dental plaque and biofilm, facilitating the adherence of bacteria to tooth surfaces and promoting caries development.
All of the following statements about thrush are true EXCEPT
1. It is caused by a gram-negative fungus
2. It is characterized by a plaque of proliferating epithelial and other cells
3. It is a complication of immunosuppression or systemic disease
4. It can affect neonates in an epidemic fashion
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Explanation:
It is caused by a gram-negative fungus: This statement
is not true. Thrush is caused by Candida albicans,
which is a yeast (fungus) but not a gram-negative organism. In fact, fungi
are not classified as gram-positive or gram-negative in the same way that
bacteria are. Candida is a eukaryotic organism and does not fit
into the gram classification system.
It is characterized by a plaque of proliferating epithelial and
other cells: This statement is true. Thrush
presents as white patches or plaques in the oral cavity, which consist of
fungal elements, dead epithelial cells, and inflammatory cells.
It is a complication of immunosuppression or systemic disease:
This statement is true. Thrush is commonly seen in
individuals who are immunocompromised, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer
patients undergoing chemotherapy, or individuals on long-term corticosteroid
therapy.
It can affect neonates in an epidemic fashion: This
statement is true. Thrush can indeed affect neonates,
particularly those born to mothers with vaginal candidiasis, and outbreaks
can occur in neonatal intensive care units.
Which of the following has been implicated due to sunlight
1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Lymphoepithelioma
3. Junctional nevus
4. Verruca vulgaris
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that is strongly associated with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight.