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351.

All of the following is true about dentinal tubules except______________?

A. Inner pulpal layer contains more dentinal tubules than outer dentin layer
B. The diameter of dentin tubules ranges from 5 to 7μm
C. The diameter of dentinal tubule is more at pulpal layer than outer layer
D. The bonding is more on the inner layer of dentin compared to outer surface
Answer» C. The diameter of dentinal tubule is more at pulpal layer than outer layer
352.

All of the following is lined by stratified squamous epithelium, except ?

A. Lips
B. Tongue
C. Roof of the soft palate
D. Oropharynx
Answer» D. Oropharynx
353.

All of the following cells of periodontal ligament are of mesenchymal origin except______________?

A. Fibroblasts
B. Multi totipotent cells
C. Cementoblasts
D. Cell rests of malassez
Answer» E.
354.

All of the following are true about functions of dental pulp except______________?

A. Formation of dentin
B. Nerve supply to dentin
C. Sends impulses to CNS
D. Nerve supply to enamel through fibres
Answer» E.
355.

All factors govering dentine permeability EXCEPT_______________?

A. Smear layer
B. Fluid convection
C. Length of dentinal tubules
D. Diffusion coefficient
Answer» C. Length of dentinal tubules
356.

All are true regarding the enamel spindles except____________?

A. Produced by ameloblasts
B. Found in the region of cusps
C. Surrounded by inter prismatic enamel
D. Terminate as rounded process
Answer» B. Found in the region of cusps
357.

All are true about the striae of retzius except___________?

A. Constitute the rest lines with in the enamel rods
B. Have high inorganic content
C. They are areas of increased porosity
D. Allow the movement of water and small ions
Answer» C. They are areas of increased porosity
358.

Aging process affects pulp tissue by_____________?

A. Decreasing the size and shape of pulp tissue and cellular component
B. Increase cellular component at the expenses of fibre component
C. Increases vascularity of the pulp
D. Decrease the calcific component of the pulp
Answer» B. Increase cellular component at the expenses of fibre component
359.

Age changes in periodeontal ligament include which of the following ?

A. Increased fibroplasia
B. Increased vascularity
C. Increased thickness
D. Decreased in number of cementicles
Answer» B. Increased vascularity
360.

After the eruption of crown, reduced enamel is known as_____________?

A. Primary attachment epithelium
B. Secondary attachment epithelium
C. Primary enamel cuticle
D. Reduced enamel epithelium
Answer» B. Secondary attachment epithelium
361.

Acid neutralizing substance in saliva_____________?

A. NH3
B. Carbonate
C. Bicarbonate
D. Chlorides
Answer» D. Chlorides
362.

Acellular cementum is typically found in_____________?

A. Coronal half of root
B. Apical half of root
C. Apex of root
D. Entire root
Answer» B. Apical half of root
363.

Accessory canals result from____________?

A. Defects in cementogenesis
B. Dividing epithelial bridges
C. Break in Hertwig’s root sheath
D. Adherent epithelial rests
Answer» D. Adherent epithelial rests
364.

Accentuated incremental lines in dentin due to disturbances in matrix and mineralization process is_____________?

A. Incremental lines of retzius
B. Incremental lines of vonebner
C. Contour lines of owen
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
365.

Accentuated incremental lines in dentin are______________?

A. Incremental lines of retzius
B. Incremental lines of von Ebner
C. Contour lines lines of owen
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
366.

A supernumerary tooth results from a deviation during_____________?

A. Initiation
B. Differentiation
C. Apposition
D. Calcification
Answer» B. Differentiation
367.

A suitable fixative for a routine biopsy specimen is_____________?

A. 10% formalin
B. 40% formalin
C. 20% formalin
D. 10% alcohol
Answer» B. 40% formalin
368.

A special feature of the periodontal ligament fibroblasts is______________?

A. The number or organelles
B. Presence of actin fibres and shape change
C. size of the cells
D. Collagen fibre formation
Answer» C. size of the cells
369.

A purine which is found in saliva is_______________?

A. Uric acid
B. Thymine
C. Adenosine
D. Hypolithinium
Answer» D. Hypolithinium
370.

1st formed dental tissue______________?

A. Enamel
B. Dentin
C. Cementum
D. Bone
Answer» C. Cementum