During swallowing, the hyoid bone moves downward. During swallowing, the larynx elevates. - ANSWER-The first statement is false, the second statement is
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Which nervous system produces the fight-or-flight reaction? - ANSWER-Sympathetic
What is mobilized in and out of the blood during bone remodeling? - ANSWER-Calcium
Which of the following cranial nerves pass through the foramen ovale of the sphenoid bone? - ANSWER-Trigeminal mandibular
The maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve passes through the ______. - ANSWER-foramen rotundum
Which cranial nerve is the longest and extends to the trunk of the body - ANSWER-Vagus
List the following components of a muscle fiber in order of the LARGEST component to the SMALLEST component. - ANSWER-Muscle
Muscle fascicle
Myofiber
Myofibril
Myofilaments
List the following digestive system structures in order of their function during digestion of a meal. - ANSWER-Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Which three of the following are lymphatic organs? - ANSWER-Tonsils
Spleen
Thymus
What parallels the venous blood vessels and returns filtered fluids to the bloodstream? - ANSWER-The lymphatic system
What type of cell-to-cell attachments are found in enamel-forming ameloblasts? - ANSWER-Desmosomes
What is the homogenous, translucent gel enclosed in a cell by the cell membrane? - ANSWER-Cytoplasm
Which type of epithelia lines the oral cavity? - ANSWER-Stratified squamous
Which two conditions are examples of vector-borne infections? - ANSWER-Lyme disease
West Nile virus
What are the smallest and simplest infectious agents? - ANSWER-Viruses
An infection that affects an immunocompromised person is considered - ANSWER-Opportunistic
What microorganism is resistant to high temperatures and disinfectants? - ANSWER-Endospore
What is a common side effect of radiation and or chemotherapy that causes painful inflammation and ulceration of mucous membranes? - ANSWER-Mucositis
Which disease of the bone marrow exhibits abnormally low levels of white blood cells (WBCs)? - ANSWER-Leukopenia
Fever, swollen parotid gland - ANSWER-Mumps
Red, lacy rash - ANSWER-Fifth's Disease
Small, round nodule on the lip or tongue - ANSWER-Syphilis
If an antibody is produced by an individual and passed on to another, such as a mother to her child, what type of immunity is this? - ANSWER-Naturally passive
Yogurt is not recommended for lactose intolerant patients. Lactose intolerance may be due to a congenital absence of lactase. - ANSWER-. The first statement is false, the second statement is true
Carbohydrates are an energy source for the growth and repair of periodontal tissues. A firm texture of complex carbohydrates may increase circulation in gingival tissue. - ANSWER-Both statements are true
What is the recommended daily allowance for digestible carbohydrates? - ANSWER-130 g/day
What sweetener is found in plants and can interfere with the metabolism of s. Mutans? - ANSWER-Xylitol
Which complex carbohydrate is made up of the plant form of glucose? - ANSWER-Starch
A healthy blood glucose level range is __________ mg/100mL blood. - ANSWER-100-175
What is the recommended fiber intake each day for an adult? - ANSWER-20-30 grams
Which two of the following food sources is an example of a disaccharide sugar structure? - ANSWER-Apple
Carrots
Which tooth may have a lingual groove extending from the crown to the root? - ANSWER-Maxillary lateral incisors
Which two of the following are branches that diverge from the maxillary artery? - ANSWER-Incisive artery
Posterior auricular
Which two of the following are functions of the stomach? - ANSWER-Storage of ingested food until it is emptied into the small intestine
Secretion of HC1 and enzymes that initiate digestion
Which tooth has a furcation that is in the apical third to 1/2 of the tooth? - ANSWER-Maxillary first premolar
Which tooth has a mesial root concavity that is not as prominent? - ANSWER-Mandibular second molar
Which cranial bone is the single bone located in the most posterior portion of the skull? - ANSWER-Occipital
Which TWO are folds of tissue in the inferior to ventral surfaces of the tongue? - ANSWER-Sublingual fold
Lingual frenum
Cusp of Carbelli - ANSWER-Maxillary first molar
Two cusps that are approximately the same length - ANSWER-Maxillary second premolar
Long central developmental groove - ANSWER-Maxillary first premolar
"H" or "y" groove patterns int he occlusa surface - ANSWER-Mandibular second premolar
Greater mesiodistal than Facio lingual width - ANSWER-Mandibular first molar
The side of the tongue - ANSWER-Lateral surface
irregular mass of tonsillar tissue on the posterior dorsal surface - ANSWER-Lingual tonsil
elevated structures of specialized mucosa - ANSWER-Lingual papillae
pitlike depression in the center of sulcus terminalis - ANSWER-Foramen cecum
V-shaped groove on the posterior dorsal surface of the tongue - ANSWER-Sulcus terminalis
Which teeth have the greatest depth of curvature of the CEJ on the mesial surface? - ANSWER-Maxillary centrals
At what pH is a root demineralized? - ANSWER-4.5-5.5
Tobacco is considered what type of stain? - ANSWER-Exogenous
Which of the following conditions would respond to therapeutic diagnosis? - ANSWER-Angular cheilitis
A dense, nonmineralized complex mass of bacteria that forms a gel like matrix: - ANSWER-Biofilm
Which nerve innervates the tooth pulp on the mandible? - ANSWER-Inferior Alveolar (IA)
Which of the following cranial nerves is not a sensory nerve? - ANSWER-Trochlear
In what order does the blood flow from the heart to the lungs? Put the following in the correct order. - ANSWER-Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
Right Atrium
Tricuspid Valve
Right Ventricle
Pulmonary Artery
Lungs
What is the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted by the body? - ANSWER-Pharmacokinetics
The _______ stage of development is when the first signs of an arrangement of cells occur. - ANSWER-Cap
Which of the following is not a type of tissue found in the body? - ANSWER-Endoplasmic
All of the following are part of the gingival fiber group except: - ANSWER-Interradicular
Which of the following is not considered a form of calcium? - ANSWER-Peas
Periodontal disease can be more severe in patients that smoke when they are deficient in this vitamin: - ANSWER-Vitamin C
What happens when the globular process fails to fuse with the maxillary process during the first trimester of pregnancy? - ANSWER-Cleft Lip
Which two organs are endocrine glands? - ANSWER-Ovaries
Thyroid
All of the following are monosaccharides except: - ANSWER-Maltose
What is the drug-nutrient interaction of amoxicillin? - ANSWER-It may alter intestinal flora, resulting in malabsorption of nutrients
What is a function of the small intestine? - ANSWER-Absorb nutrients and minerals from food
Which gland is located at the junction of the larynx and the trachea and can be palpated? - ANSWER-Thyroid
What is the name of the papillae that are lined along the anterior side of the sulcus terminals on the body of the tongue? - ANSWER-Circumvallate
The retention of saliva in a minor salivary gland results in a: - ANSWER-Mucocele
When normal shedding of epithelium of the filiform lingual papilla does not occur, It produces thick layers of dead cells and keratin builds on the tongue surface: - ANSWER-Black hairy tongue
Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides nerve supply to the maxillary posterior lingual periodontium? - ANSWER-Greater palatine nerve
Abnormal variations on the lingual aspect of the mandibular arch: - ANSWER-Tori
The facial portion of the alveolus of the canine - ANSWER-Canine eminence
The small elevated tissue opposite of the maxillary second molar: - ANSWER-Parotid papilla
What cardiovascular agents cause vasodilation of the blood vessels? - ANSWER-Calcium channel blockers
Which medication is known to cause gingival hyperplasia? - ANSWER-Dilantin
Which drug used in the dental office should be avoided during treatment of a pregnant patient? - ANSWER-NSAIDs
What sedative medications provide a wide therapeutic index and are safer than barbiturates? - ANSWER-Benzodiazepines
Which of the following are advantages of nitrous-oxide use in the dental office? - ANSWER-Nonflammable
May be used on children
Rapid onset and recovery
Which of the following is TRUE about local anesthetic agents? - ANSWER-They should have a rapid onset.
Which of the following is NOT an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs)? - ANSWER-Diazepam
What is the pharmaceutical dose that produces 50% of the maximum response in 50% of subjects? - ANSWER-Effective dose
Which two of the following are typical effects or reactions while using Adrenergic medications? - ANSWER-Vasoconstriction
Bronchodilation
What two medications are contraindicated for children due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome? - ANSWER-Aspirin
Baye
Which two anomalies involve the desquamation of filiform lingual papillae? - ANSWER-Geographic tongue
Fissured tongue
Dental fluorosis causing damage to tooth development occurs approximately at what ages? - ANSWER-6 months - 5 years
Which of the following is an exophytic area of enamel on the root surface? - ANSWER-Enamel pearl
Supernumerary teeth usually exhibit microdontia. They are most commonly found in the maxilla - ANSWER-The first statement is false, the second statement is true
What type of seizure exhibits symptoms of jerking motions and no loss of consciousness? - ANSWER-Petit mal
Which cardiovascular disease is associated with periodontal disease, placing an emphasis on improving oral health in an attempt to reduce the risk of disease? - ANSWER-Coronary artery atherosclerosis
What bone disease is most common in children and involves abnormal proliferation of fibrous connective tissues? - ANSWER-Fibrous dysplasia
Which of the following is NOT a sign of leukemia? - ANSWER-Pallor of the gingiva
What two symptoms are associated with liver disorders? - ANSWER-Xerostomia
Jaundice
A highly infectious condition that leaves pustules and itchy yellow scabs around the mouth and face is called _______ - ANSWER-Impetigo
A healthy adult's pulse rate should be between ______ beats per minute. - ANSWER-60-100
Which two of the following are reasons that require antibiotic premedication? - ANSWER-Systemic lupus erythematosus
Joint replacement less than 2 years ago
Which two of the following endogenous intrinsic stains exhibit white lesions? - ANSWER-Amoxicillin
Fluorosis
Which two of the following are signs of chronic gingival inflammation? - ANSWER-Tough, fibrous gingiva
Blunted interdental papilla
During a periodontal screening and reporting (PSR), the deepest measurement in one quadrant extends only onto the first clear band of the periodontal probe, with calculus present and bleeding upon probing. What would the proper PSR score be for this quadrant? - ANSWER-2
Which classification of tooth mobility exists when the tooth is depressible? - ANSWER-Class III
Which plaque score indicates gross soft debris within gingival pockets and/or margins? - ANSWER-3
What is the level of marginal gingiva apical to the cementoenamel junction that can be measured with a periodontal probe? - ANSWER-. Recession
Which bacteria is the main etiological cause for the initiation of coronal lesions? - ANSWER-Streptococcus mutans
When an x-ray photon intermingles with water and oxygen molecules in body tissue, the result is ____________. - ANSWER-Photoelectric effect
What is the maximum permissible dose of radiation that a dental professional should receive per year? - ANSWER-5.0 rem
What is the lethal dose of radiation that would cause death in 50% of the population within 30 days? - ANSWER-LD 50/30
Regulations and federal law restrict the size of PID and tubehead devices. Which of the following
options is NOT accurate? - ANSWER-PID lengths must be no less than 6"
_____________ would result in a better contrast of grey shades in the final radiograph. - ANSWER-Increasing kVp
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