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#1 Oral Pathology
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumour of the minor salivary glands overall, especially the palate.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is the second most common malignant tumour of minor salivary glands and also strongly associated with the palate, but less common than MEC.


Parotid gland → Most common site overall for salivary gland tumors.

Palate (minor salivary glands) → Most common site for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma → Known for perineural invasion, often seen in minor salivary glands too.

Acinic cell carcinoma → More common in parotid.

Clear cell carcinoma → Rare, can occur in minor glands but not typical for palate.
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Usually major salivary glands are affected by tumours and malignancies but which of the following tumours affects palatal salivary glands
1) Adenoid cystic carcinoma
2) Acinic cell carcinoma
3) Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
4) Clear cell carcinoma
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#2 Oral Pathology
Open-ended lead-lined cones reduce the intensity of scattered radiation.
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Open ended lead-lined cones reduce 
 1. Intensity of scattered radiation
 2. Intensity of primary radiation
 3. Level of scattered radiation
 4. All of the above
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#3 Oral Pathology
Pernicious anemia (vitamin B12 deficiency) is associated with neurological symptoms including peripheral neuropathy, subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, and demyelination. Premature graying of hair is also a characteristic feature due to B12s role in melanin synthesis. Folic acid deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia but not neurological symptoms. Plummer-Vinson and Paterson-Kelly syndromes are iron deficiency-related conditions without these specific manifestations.
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Neurological symptoms and premature graying of hair is associated with 
 1. Folic acid deficiency
 2. Pernicious anaemia
 3. Plummer-Vinson syndrome
 4. Paterson-Kelly syndrome
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#4 Oral Pathology
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.
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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
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#5 Oral Pathology
X-rays of long wavelength are more likely to be absorbed by tissues and cause injury.
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The X-rays which are mostly likely to be absorbed by the tissues and produce an injury 
 1. X-rays of long wavelength
 2. X-rays of short wavelength
 3. Filtered X-rays
 4. Central rays
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#6 Oral Pathology

Diphtheria serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

Diphtheria signs and symptoms usually begin 2 to 5 days after a person becomes infected. Signs and symptoms may include:

A thick, gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils
A sore throat and hoarseness
Swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes) in the neck
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
Nasal discharge
Fever and chills
Tiredness

Skin (cutaneous) diphtheria
A second type of diphtheria can affect the skin, causing pain, redness and swelling similar to other bacterial skin infections. Ulcers covered by a gray membrane also may be a sign of skin diphtheria.

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A bacterial disease with oral manifestations is 
 1. Herpes Measles
 2. Measles
 3. Diphtheria
 4. Leishmaniasis
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#7 Oral Pathology
Gamma rays have the maximum penetration among the listed types of radiation.
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The Maximum penetration among the following is seen with which ray 
 1. Alpha
 2. Beta
 3. Gamma
 4. Electron beam
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#8 Oral Pathology
Down syndrome is characterized by large anterior fontanelles that close late, open sutures, slanting palpebral fissures (mongoloid), decreased sexual development due to hypogonadism, macroglossia (enlarged tongue), and enamel hypoplasia leading to increased caries susceptibility. These features are pathognomonic of trisomy 21. Other syndromes do not present with this specific constellation of findings.
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Large anterior fontanelles, open structure, slanting eyes, decreased sexual development, macroglossia and enamel hypoplasia are seen in
1) Carniofacial dysostosis
2) Down"s syndrome
3) Treacher Collins syndrome
4) Marfan"s syndrome
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#9 Oral Pathology
The commonest site for carcinoma of the tongue is the lateral margin.

Carcinoma of the tongue is the most frequent oral cancer, and it typically arises from the squamous cells that cover the surface of the tongue. The lateral margin of the tongue is the part of the tongue that lies next to the teeth and the gingivae. This site is often exposed to various carcinogens, such as those found in tobacco and alcohol, which can increase the risk of developing cancer.
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Commonest site for carcinoma of tongue is
1) Lateral margin
2) Tip of tongue
3) Posterior 1/3
4) Ventral surface
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