Question 1

Dentistry is MOST concerned with which immunoglobulins?

Accepted Answer

A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM 
A) IgA 
B) IgE 
C) IgG 
D) IgM A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the defense system to ensure the safety of the body from infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Normal oral flora 
B) Saliva 
C) Anatomic barriers 
D) All of the above 
A) Normal oral flora 
B) Saliva 
C) Anatomic barriers 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

Epithelium stands as a barrier to microbial invasion.Infection cannot occur without microbes getting past this anatomic barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. C

Question 4

Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Streptococcus oralis 
B) Streptococcus mutans 
C) Lactobacillus 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both B and C
F)All of the above 
A) Streptococcus oralis 
B) Streptococcus mutans 
C) Lactobacillus 
D) Both A and B 
E) Both B and C
F)All of the above

Question 5

Cementum is the hardest substance in the human body,harder than cortical bone.Enamel is composed of fluorapatite.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 6

Humoral immunity is carried out by T cells from the thymus.Cellular immunity is carried out by the B cells from the bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 7

Granulomas are a systemic response to a foreign substance that has invaded a body tissue.Typically,granulomas are painful and must heal on their own so they do NOT recur.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 8

To control acid in plaque,protective ions are increased and damage is controlled through dilution and chemical buffering.Saliva acts as a strong buffer for the acidic plaque.

Accepted Answer

A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
B) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
C) Both statements are true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 9

The blood has a system of granulocytes to find and attack foreign invaders.Granulocytes include which of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Neutrophils 
B) Candida albicans 
C) Macrophages 
D) Basophils 
A) Neutrophils 
B) Candida albicans 
C) Macrophages 
D) Basophils

Question 10

Which is NOT a protective function of saliva?

Accepted Answer

A) Lubrication 
B) Buffering demineralization 
C) Flushing/rinsing 
D) Remineralization of tooth structures 
E) All of the above are functions of saliva 
A) Lubrication 
B) Buffering demineralization 
C) Flushing/rinsing 
D) Remineralization of tooth structures 
E) All of the above are functions of saliva

Dentistry is MOST concerned with which immunoglobulins?

Which of the following is NOT part of the defense system to ensure the safety of the body from infection?

Epithelium stands as a barrier to microbial invasion.Infection cannot occur without microbes getting past this anatomic barrier.

Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?

Cementum is the hardest substance in the human body,harder than cortical bone.Enamel is composed of fluorapatite.

Humoral immunity is carried out by T cells from the thymus.Cellular immunity is carried out by the B cells from the bone marrow.

Granulomas are a systemic response to a foreign substance that has invaded a body tissue.Typically,granulomas are painful and must heal on their own so they do NOT recur.

To control acid in plaque,protective ions are increased and damage is controlled through dilution and chemical buffering.Saliva acts as a strong buffer for the acidic plaque.

The blood has a system of granulocytes to find and attack foreign invaders.Granulocytes include which of the following EXCEPT:

Which is NOT a protective function of saliva?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters

Exam 9: Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Dentistry is MOST concerned with which immunoglobulins?

Which of the following is NOT part of the defense system to ensure the safety of the body from infection?

Epithelium stands as a barrier to microbial invasion.Infection cannot occur without microbes getting past this anatomic barrier.

Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?

Cementum is the hardest substance in the human body,harder than cortical bone.Enamel is composed of fluorapatite.

Humoral immunity is carried out by T cells from the thymus.Cellular immunity is carried out by the B cells from the bone marrow.

Granulomas are a systemic response to a foreign substance that has invaded a body tissue.Typically,granulomas are painful and must heal on their own so they do NOT recur.

To control acid in plaque,protective ions are increased and damage is controlled through dilution and chemical buffering.Saliva acts as a strong buffer for the acidic plaque.

The blood has a system of granulocytes to find and attack foreign invaders.Granulocytes include which of the following EXCEPT:

Which is NOT a protective function of saliva?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Athletic Mouthguards

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters