Question 1

Histology is the study of the _______ of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) microscopic structure and function 
B) structure 
C) prenatal development 
D) function 
A) microscopic structure and function 
B) structure 
C) prenatal development 
D) function

Question 2

Odontogenesis is the process of tooth:

Accepted Answer

A) calcification. 
B) formation. 
C) eruption. 
D) exfoliation. 
A) calcification. 
B) formation. 
C) eruption. 
D) exfoliation.

Question 3

Which statement is true of succedaneous teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) All permanent teeth are succedaneous teeth. 
B) Succedaneous teeth begin forming after birth. 
C) Succedaneous teeth are only permanent molars. 
D) Succedaneous teeth are permanent teeth that replace primary teeth. 
A) All permanent teeth are succedaneous teeth. 
B) Succedaneous teeth begin forming after birth. 
C) Succedaneous teeth are only permanent molars. 
D) Succedaneous teeth are permanent teeth that replace primary teeth.

Question 4

The crown of the tooth is covered with:

Accepted Answer

A) cementum. 
B) dentin. 
C) enamel. 
D) pulp. 
A) cementum. 
B) dentin. 
C) enamel. 
D) pulp.

Question 5

Dentin is formed by which of the following types of cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoblasts 
B) Odontoblasts 
C) Cementoblasts 
D) Ameloblasts 
A) Osteoblasts 
B) Odontoblasts 
C) Cementoblasts 
D) Ameloblasts

Question 6

Formation of the dental lamina starts during which of the following growth periods of tooth development?

Accepted Answer

A) Bud 
B) Cap 
C) Bell 
D) Histodifferentiation 
A) Bud 
B) Cap 
C) Bell 
D) Histodifferentiation

Question 7

The buds for the third molars form at approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 17 weeks. 
B) 6 months before birth. 
C) 6 months after birth. 
D) 5 years after birth. 
A) 17 weeks. 
B) 6 months before birth. 
C) 6 months after birth. 
D) 5 years after birth.

Question 8

Which of the following periods of prenatal development extends from the beginning of the second week until the end of the eighth week?

Accepted Answer

A) Embryonic 
B) Fetal 
C) Preimplantation 
D) Zygote 
A) Embryonic 
B) Fetal 
C) Preimplantation 
D) Zygote

Question 9

_________ is movement of the tooth into its functional position in the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) Attrition 
B) Eruption 
C) Exfoliation 
D) Remodeling 
A) Attrition 
B) Eruption 
C) Exfoliation 
D) Remodeling

Exam 8: Oral Embryology and Histology

Histology is the study of the _______ of the body.

Odontogenesis is the process of tooth:

Which statement is true of succedaneous teeth?

The crown of the tooth is covered with:

Dentin is formed by which of the following types of cells?

Formation of the dental lamina starts during which of the following growth periods of tooth development?

The buds for the third molars form at approximately:

Which of the following periods of prenatal development extends from the beginning of the second week until the end of the eighth week?

_________ is movement of the tooth into its functional position in the oral cavity.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

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Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

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Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

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