The mouth is an important organ with many different functions. Oral pathology refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaws, and related structures such as salivary glands, facial muscles, temporomandibular joints and perioral skin. The specialty oral pathology is concerned with the diagnosis and study of the causes and effects of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) tests are the preferred format for an accurate and comprehensive assessment of students’ ability to think objectively and critically. Academic tasks provide 2000+ oral pathology MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. All these MCQs are chosen from trusted and best reference books on Oral Pathology. These Pathology 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 Anatomy here.
171. All of the following statements about the typical features of a periapical granuloma are true EXCEPT:
A. It consists of proliferating granulation tissue
B. It can form only if the periapical bone is resorbed
C. It shows evidence of local antibody production
D. It results from immunologically mediated tissue damage
172. The recurrence of pleomorphic adenoma is attributed to____________?
A. Presence of an incomplete capsule
B. Mixed origin
C. Absence of capsule
D. Perineural spread
173. Sjorgen’s syndrome includes all except____________?
A. Xerostomia
B. Keratoconjunctivitis
C. Arthritis
D. Lymphoma
174. Organism involved in cellulitis is:___________?
A. Strept. mutans
B. Strept. pyogenes
C. Pneumococci
D. klebsiella
175. Abscess formation is particularly characteristic of infections with which of the following microorganisms:_____________?
A. Viruses
B. Rickettsiae
C. Streptococci
D. Staphylococci
176. Garre’s chronic non suppurative sclerosing osteomyelitis is characterized clinically by:____________?
A. Endosteal bone formation
B. Periosteal bone formation
C. Resorption of medullary bone
D. Resorption of cortical bone
177. The earliest response of pulpitis is:__________?
A. Cyst formation
B. Calcification
C. Hyalinization
D. Formation of dental granuloma
178. Dental cyst:_______________?
A.Occurs from the reduced enamel epithelium
B. Replaces the tooth to which it it attached
C. Is frequently seen with a missing tooth on the X-ray
D. Cystic lining of stratified squamous epithelium
179. Most common cyst in oral region is:__________?
A. Medial cyst
B. Radicular cyst
C. Follicular cyst
D. Naso labial cyst
180. Phelogmon is a:__________?
A. Se*ually transmitted disease
B. Type of cellulites
C. Type of osteomyelitis
D. Venereal disease
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