MDS PREP
A developmental abnormality characterized by the presence of fewer than the usual number of teeth is
1) Anodontia
2) Oligodontia
3) Microdontia
4) Dens in dente
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
1. Anodontia: This is the complete absence of teeth. It is a rare condition
where an individual fails to develop any teeth.
2. Oligodontia: This term is used when an individual has fewer teeth than the
typical dental formula, which is six incisors, two canines, two premolars, and
six molars in the permanent dentition (excluding the third molars or wisdom
teeth). The term "hypodontia" is often used synonymously with oligodontia, but
hypodontia can also refer to a broader range of conditions characterized by the
congenital absence of one or more teeth, whereas oligodontia is more
specifically the absence of six or more teeth.
3. Microdontia: This condition involves teeth that are smaller than normal. It
can affect either the primary or permanent dentition and may involve one tooth
or multiple teeth.
4. Dens in dente: This is a rare developmental anomaly where a tooth forms
within the dental crown of another tooth, typically in the form of a small
tooth-like structure. It is not a condition of tooth number but rather an
abnormality of tooth structure.
What is the typical microscopic finding in subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?
1) Diffuse lymphocytic infiltration
2) Microabscesses and granulomatous inflammation
3) Hashimoto's thyroiditis
4) Thyroid follicular hyperplasia
Microabscesses and granulomatous inflammation are typical microscopic findings in subacute granulomatous thyroiditis.
The major stimulator of monocytes
1. IL-I
2. ã-interferon
3. IgE
4. lgG
Pathology Answer: 1
1. Interleukin-1 (IL-1): Interleukin-1 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that
plays a crucial role in the activation and regulation of the immune system. It
is produced mainly by macrophages and monocytes in response to various stimuli,
including bacterial endotoxins, viruses, and tissue damage. IL-1 is a major
stimulator of monocytes, as it promotes their proliferation, differentiation
into macrophages, and enhances their phagocytic and antigen-presenting
capabilities. It also induces the production of other cytokines, such as
TNF-alpha and IL-6, which further amplify the inflammatory response. Thus, it
acts as a critical mediator in the early stages of the immune response and is
involved in the initiation of the acute phase reaction.
2. α-Interferon: Interferons (IFNs) are a family of cytokines that play an
essential role in the innate immune response to viral infections. They are
mainly produced by cells in response to viral infection and can induce an
antiviral state in nearby cells by upregulating the expression of proteins that
inhibit viral replication. While α-interferon does not directly stimulate
monocytes, it does have some effects on the immune system, such as enhancing the
natural killer (NK) cell activity and modulating the function of macrophages and
other immune cells. However, it is not the primary stimulator of monocytes like
IL-1 is.
3. Immunoglobulin E (IgE): IgE is a class of antibodies that are involved in the
allergic response and the immune response to parasites. It is produced in
response to allergens and parasitic antigens. While IgE is important in the
activation of mast cells and basophils, which play a key role in the immediate
allergic response, it does not serve as a major stimulator of monocytes.
Monocytes are more closely associated with the innate immune response and are
not primarily activated by antibodies.
4. Immunoglobulin G (IgG): IgG is the most abundant and versatile class of
antibodies in the blood. It plays a pivotal role in the immune response by
binding to pathogens and facilitating their destruction through various
mechanisms, such as opsonization (enhancing phagocytosis), activation of the
complement system, and neutralization of toxins. IgG can interact with
macrophages via Fcγ receptors, which can lead to phagocytosis of
antigen-antibody complexes. However, IgG is not a direct stimulator of monocytes
in the same sense that IL-1 is. Monocytes are primarily activated by cytokines
and other signaling molecules released during inflammation and infection, rather
than by antibodies.
Adamantinoma is
1. A tumour from embryonal cell of developing teeth
2. Also known as ameloblastoma
3. Is a complication of dengigerous cyst
4. All of these
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Adamantinoma is a rare neoplasm and it is indeed associated with the teeth, but it is not synonymous with ameloblastoma, and it is not exactly a complication of dentigerous cysts. However, since all options are somewhat inaccurate or misleading, your answer indicates that you may be looking for the one best fitting choice.
What is the primary mechanism leading to increased cortisol levels in Cushing's disease?
1) Ectopic ACTH secretion by a tumor
2) Adrenal adenoma secreting cortisol autonomously
3) Excessive pituitary prolactin production
4) Cortisol resistance at the tissue level
An adrenal adenoma secreting cortisol autonomously is the primary mechanism leading to increased cortisol levels in Cushing's disease.
Oral lesions on the tongue and other mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity is commonly caused by the deficiency of
1. Vit B
2. Niacin
3. Vit C
4. Vit K
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Oral lesions on the tongue are commonly caused by a deficiency of Niacin (Vitamin B3).
Compound odontoma shows on a radiograph as
1) Supernumerary teeth
2) Radiolucent and radiopaque areas
3) Masses of calcified areas
4) Distinguishable tooth-like structures
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
A compound odontoma is a benign odontogenic tumor consisting of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp arranged in recognizable tooth-like structures. Radiographically, it appears as multiple small, tooth-like radiopaque structures, unlike complex odontomas, which show as masses of calcified material.
A patient with a known peanut allergy experiences an anaphylactic reaction after accidentally consuming a food that contained peanuts. Which of the following medications should be administered immediately?
1) Oral antihistamine
2) Inhaled bronchodilator
3) Intramuscular epinephrine
4) Corticosteroids
Intramuscular epinephrine should be administered immediately in the case of an anaphylactic reaction.