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.

211. Adeno lymphoma refers to_______________?

A. Adeno carcinoma
B. Adeno cystic lymphoma
C. Warthin’s tumour
D. Pleomorphic adenoma

212. Mixed tumour of the salivary glands are_______________?

A. Most common in submandibular gland
B. Usually malignant
C. Most common in parotid gland
D. Associated with calculi

213. Acinic cell carcinomas of the salivary gland arise most often in the_______________?

A. Parotid salivary gland
B. Minor salivary glands
C. Submandibular salivary gland
D. Sublingual salivary gland

214. Xerostomia, enlargment of salivary and lacrimal glands is seen in______________?

A. Sicca syndrome
B. Sjogren’s syndrome
C. Mickulicz’s disease
D. None of the above

215. Saliva is increased by_____________?

A. Cholinergic drugs
B. Anticholinergic drugs
C. Andrenergic drugs
D. None of the above

216. Chocolate-coloured fluid is seen in the cystic space of_______________?

A. Dentigerous cyst
B. Odontogenic deratocyst
C. Unicystic ameloblastoma
D. Papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum

217. Pleomorphic adenoma is______________?

A. a teratomatous tumour of the salivary gland
B. a neuroendocrine cell tumour
C. multiple ectopic tissue proliferating in the salivary gland
D. myoepithelial or ductal reserve cell origin

218. Sialoliths are stones found in the salivary duct and gland and are primarily composed of_____________?

A. Hydroxyapatitie
B. Potassium cloride
C. Unknown compounds of phosphats
D. Calcium chloride

219. Break up time (BUT) test is done in_______________?

A. Sjogren’s syndrome
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. SLE
D. Myasthenia gravis

220. Commonest site for ectopic salivary gland tumour is____________________?

A. Tongue
B. Cheek
C. Palate
D. Neck

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