MDS PREP
Excessive vertical dimension (decreased interocclusal distance) results in
1) Improper retention of the denture
2) Senile appearance of face
3) Sagging of the corners of the mouth
4) Trauma to the residual ridges
Prosthodontics
Answer: 4
All the following can give rise to membrane on the pharynx except
1) Staphylococcus aureus
2) Corynebacterium
3) Candida
4) Vincent"s angina
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Mandibular plane angle is formed by
1) FH line and NG-pogline
2) FH line and mandibular plane
3) FH line and SNA
4) FH line and SNB
Orthodontics
Answer: 2
Which of the following is the primary function of protein C?
1) Activation of factor V
2) Inhibition of factor Xa and thrombin
3) Formation of fibrin
4) Inhibition of factor VIIIa
Protein C is a vitamin K-dependent plasma protein that acts as an anticoagulant. Upon activation, it forms a complex with protein S and inhibits factor Xa and thrombin, thereby preventing excessive clot formation and promoting clot dissolution.