Histology is the science and study of tissues. Histo means a tissue, while Logy means science. By studying oral histology and embryology, you will gain a strong foundation in oral biology. The topic you study will focus on the development and structure of cells and tissues, the stages of tooth development and maturation. Different parts of a tissue, like cells, intercellular substance, tissue fluids, and the different parts of a human tooth, like enamel, dentin, dental pulp. Academic Task provides Oral Histology MCQs with answers. All these teeth histology MCQs are chosen from trusted and best reference books on oral histology. These histology MCQs are also helpful for the preparation of interviews, entrance examinations, other competitive examinations, and certifications for all Experienced, Freshers and Students. Also, check MCQs on Oral Pathology here.

81. The dental pulp contains nerve endings/receptors for____________?

A. Pain
B. Pressure
C. Proprioception
D. Temperature

82. Pain originate in the pulp due to_________?

A. free nerve ending in cell rich zone
B. free nerve ending at sub odontoblastic layer
C. Krause bulb at the center of the pulp
D. Meisseners corpuscles at cell rich zone

83. Vitality of pulp depends on________________?

A. Blood supply
B. Nerve supply
C. Lymphatic supply
D. All of the above

84. The primary response of the pulp to tissue destruction is_______________?

A. Necrosis
B. Ulceration
C. Calcific degeneration
D. Inflammation

85. The plexus of Rashkov is present in which of the following zones in pulp ?

A. Cell free zone
B. Cell rich zone
C. Odontoblastic zone
D. Pulp core

86. Pericytes are found___________?

A. In thymus
B. Around capillaries of pulp
C. In gallbladder
D. Along with heparin on surface of mast cells

87. The cells of the dental pulp which are responsible for the deposition of reparative dentin are_________?

A. Osteoblasts
B. Odontoblasts
C. Ameloblasts
D. Osteocytes

88. The radicular pulp is continous with tissues of the periapical area via the____________?

A. Pulp canal
B. Pulp chamber
C. Mental foramen
D. Apical foramen

89. Odontoblasts are derived from______________?

A. Undifferentiated mesenchymal
B. Histocytes
C. Macrophages
D. Lymphocytes

90. Pulp responds to all stimuli by pain because it has only_______________?

A. Free nerve endings
B. Krause end bulbs
C. Pacinian corpuscle
D. Ruffini corpuscle