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.

231. Severe pain which arise after injury to or sectioning of a peripheral sensory nerve is called as____________?

A. Temporal arteritis
B. Neuralgia
C. Neuritis
D. Causalgia

232. Patient suffering form Eagle’s syndrome complains of__________________?

A. burning sensations in mouth
B. excessive salivation
C. Glossodynia
D. Dysphagia

233. The latest drug of the choice in the management in trigeminal neuralgia is______________?

A. valproic acid
B. carbamazepine
C. Diphen hydantoin
D. None of the above

234. Facial paralysis is tested by_______________?

A. Whistling
B. chewing
C. Protruding the tongue
D. Swallowing

235. Which of the following structures are associated with bells palsy______________?

A. sub mandibular gland
B. Seventh cranial nerve
C. Temporomandibular joint
D. Glosso pharyngeal nerve

236. If a patient with Raynaud’s disease puts his hand in cold water, the hand appears_______________?

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. White
D. Blue

237. Geniculate neuralgia is caused in the nerve______________?

A. VII
B. IX
C. X
D. II

238. Pleomorphic adenoma arises from______________?

A. Myoepithelial cells
B. Aciner cells
C. Connective tissue
D. Stem cells

239. Which of the following statement is FALSE?

A. A salivary duct obstruction can cause a unilateral swelling in the floor of the mouth that is largest before a meal and smallest after a meal
B. The lesion termed a ranula is associated with the sublingual salivary gland
C. The sublingual salivary gland is the most common site of salivary gland neoplasia
D. A pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland neoplasm

240. Salivary gland stone most commonly involves___________?

A. Submandibular gland
B. Parotid gland
C. Sub lingual glands
D. Lingual glands

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