Question 1

In which structure is ADH produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothalamus 
B) Anterior pituitary 
C) Posterior pituitary 
D) Adrenal medulla

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true regarding chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A) it is caused by mucous hypersecretion in the bronchi and smaller airways 
B) symptoms include a productive cough and wheezing 
C) there is a decreased Reid index 
D) you would expect to find an increased PO2

Question 3

What drug category inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosome?

Accepted Answer

A) Metronidazole 
B) Tetracycline 
C) Quinolone 
D) Aminoglycoside

Question 4

Monoplane occlusion places posterior teeth:

Accepted Answer

A) Curved to curved 
B) Flat to flat 
C) Point to point 
D) Monoplane occlusion does not exist

Question 5

Where does a follicular cyst form?

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Root 
C) Crown 
D) Basel cell

Question 6

What item used as "universal precaution" may harm healthcare workers and patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Gloves 
B) Masks 
C) Protective clothing 
D) Lip guards

Question 7

What bone forms the mandible and maxilla?

Accepted Answer

A) Endochondral ossification 
B) Chondrocytes 
C) Intramembranous ossification 
D) Osteocytes

Question 8

Where are the nerve cell bodies for the pain fibers in the face area located?

Accepted Answer

A) mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus 
B) motor trigeminal nucleus 
C) principal sensory trigeminal nucleus 
D) trigeminal (gasserian) ganglion

Question 9

Which of the following structures does not receive blood from the external carotid artery?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) brain 
C) salivary glands 
D) teeth

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a subcortical nucleus included in the basal ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A) Caudate nucleus and putamen 
B) Globus pallidus 
C) Subthalamus & substantia nigra 
D) Spinobulbar tract

Question 11

Which of the following glands have multiple separate ducts and are considered to be the smallest salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

A) Sublingual glands 
B) Submandibular glands 
C) Parotid glands 
D) Jugulodigastric glands

Question 12

Which of the following oral epithelial types is keratinized?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulcular epithelium 
B) Alveolar mucosa 
C) Junctional epithelium 
D) Attached gingiva

Question 13

There are several behavioral management techniques. Which one requires consent?

Accepted Answer

A) Voice control 
B) Brief appointment time 
C) Hand-over-mouth 
D) Distraction

Question 14

Which of the following types of periodontal disease is commonly characterized by punched-out interproximal papillae, fetor oris, and marginal gingival pseudomembrane formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic periodontitis 
B) Aggressive periodontitis 
C) Plaque-induced gingivitis 
D) Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Question 15

Which of the following peptide hormones is released in response to the stimulation of pituitary gonadotropes?

Accepted Answer

A) ACTH 
B) follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) growth hormone 
D) prolactin

Question 16

Rivian ducts allow drainage from which of the following glands?

Accepted Answer

A) Parotid 
B) Sebaceous 
C) Lacrimal 
D) Sublingual

Question 17

Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Papilloma 
B) Verruca vulgaris 
C) Denture papillomatosis 
D) Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia

Question 18

Which layer of fascia contains lymphatic vessels within the neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Pretracheal 
B) Prevertebral 
C) Subcutaneous 
D) Investing

Question 19

White sponge nevus is caused by a mutation of what gene:

Accepted Answer

A) Keratin 4 and 13 
B) Keratin 5 and 12 
C) Keratin 1 and 49 
D) Keratin 21 and 23

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not true of cell-mediated immunity ?

Accepted Answer

A) it is responsible for type IV hypersensitivity reactions 
B) it defends against parasites 
C) it is important in transplant rejection 
D) it involves predominantly B cells

Exam 1: Dental Board