Question 1

During the acute inflammatory process, the second type of white blood cell to emigrate from the blood vessel into the injured tissue is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  macrophage. 
B)  neutrophil. 
C)  plasma cell. 
D)  lymphocyte. 
A)  macrophage. 
B)  neutrophil. 
C)  plasma cell. 
D)  lymphocyte. A

Question 2

A wedge-shaped defect at the cervical area of a tooth, the cause of which is related to microfracture of the tooth structure in areas of concentration of stress, is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  attrition. 
B)  erosion. 
C)  abrasion. 
D)  abfraction. 
A)  attrition. 
B)  erosion. 
C)  abrasion. 
D)  abfraction. D

Question 3

Necrotizing sialometaplasia is thought to result from

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of blood supply to the affected salivary gland. 
B)  a sialolith. 
C)  trauma to the floor of the mouth. 
D)  pleomorphic adenoma. 
A)  lack of blood supply to the affected salivary gland. 
B)  a sialolith. 
C)  trauma to the floor of the mouth. 
D)  pleomorphic adenoma. A

Question 4

All statements are true concerning the neutrophil except that the neutrophil is

Accepted Answer

A)  the first cell at the site of injury. 
B)  the primary cell in acute inflammation. 
C)  the primary cell in chronic inflammation. 
D)  a phagocyte. 
A)  the first cell at the site of injury. 
B)  the primary cell in acute inflammation. 
C)  the primary cell in chronic inflammation. 
D)  a phagocyte.

Question 5

The inflammatory response is a dynamic process, continually changing in response to injury and repair. Repair of tissue occurs only if the persistent source of injury is removed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 6

Each statement regarding the atrophy of tissue cells is true except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrophied cells are capable of returning to their normal size after stress is removed. 
B)  Atrophy can occur with changes in cellular growth, malnutrition, ischemia, or hormonal changes. 
C)  Atrophy can be present in the muscular wasting that occurs in some chronic diseases that do not allow for mobility. 
D)  Atrophy occurs in the smooth muscles of the uterus and the mammary glands in response to pregnancy. 
A)  Atrophied cells are capable of returning to their normal size after stress is removed. 
B)  Atrophy can occur with changes in cellular growth, malnutrition, ischemia, or hormonal changes. 
C)  Atrophy can be present in the muscular wasting that occurs in some chronic diseases that do not allow for mobility. 
D)  Atrophy occurs in the smooth muscles of the uterus and the mammary glands in response to pregnancy.

Question 7

A decrease in the size and function of a cell, a tissue, an organ, or the body is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  emigration. 
B)  atrophy. 
C)  hyperplasia. 
D)  phagocytosis. 
A)  emigration. 
B)  atrophy. 
C)  hyperplasia. 
D)  phagocytosis.

Question 8

The fluid with a high protein content that leaves the microcirculation during the inflammatory process is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  transudate. 
B)  margination. 
C)  exudate. 
D)  pavementing. 
A)  transudate. 
B)  margination. 
C)  exudate. 
D)  pavementing.

Question 9

Which lesion occurs on the gingiva or alveolar process and contains many multinucleated giant cells, red blood cells, and chronic inflammatory cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ranula 
B)  Central giant cell granuloma 
C)  Fibroma 
D)  Peripheral giant cell granuloma 
A)  Ranula 
B)  Central giant cell granuloma 
C)  Fibroma 
D)  Peripheral giant cell granuloma

Question 10

The first sign of attrition is

Accepted Answer

A)  open contacts. 
B)  disappearance of mamelons on incisors. 
C)  temporomandibular joint dysfunction. 
D)  biomechanical forces on the teeth. 
A)  open contacts. 
B)  disappearance of mamelons on incisors. 
C)  temporomandibular joint dysfunction. 
D)  biomechanical forces on the teeth.

Question 11

The first microscopic event in the inflammatory response is

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased blood flow. 
B)  constriction of the microvasculature. 
C)  phagocytosis. 
D)  dilation of microvasculature. 
A)  decreased blood flow. 
B)  constriction of the microvasculature. 
C)  phagocytosis. 
D)  dilation of microvasculature.

Question 12

The decrease in size and function of a cell, tissue, organ or body describes

Accepted Answer

A)  atrophy. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  hyperemia. 
D)  regeneration. 
A)  atrophy. 
B)  hypertrophy. 
C)  hyperemia. 
D)  regeneration.

Question 13

Neutrophils constitute what percentage of the entire white blood cell population?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  65% 
D)  90% 
A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  65% 
D)  90%

Question 14

Your patient presents with tooth structure that has been lost around occlusal restorations. The amalgam restorations appear raised from the surrounding demineralized tooth structure. Identify the traumatic injury to the teeth that has occurred:

Accepted Answer

A)  Attrition 
B)  Abrasion 
C)  Abfraction 
D)  Erosion 
A)  Attrition 
B)  Abrasion 
C)  Abfraction 
D)  Erosion

Question 15

This sessile-based lesion is on the gingiva of a 13-year-old female. It is soft to palpation and bleeds easily. The accurate diagnosis for this lesion is

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral giant cell granuloma. 
B)  pyogenic granuloma. 
C)  traumatic neuroma. 
D)  irritation fibroma. 
A)  peripheral giant cell granuloma. 
B)  pyogenic granuloma. 
C)  traumatic neuroma. 
D)  irritation fibroma.

Question 16

Which symptom is a systemic sign of inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Redness 
B)  Pain 
C)  Loss of normal tissue function 
D)  Fever 
A)  Redness 
B)  Pain 
C)  Loss of normal tissue function 
D)  Fever

Question 17

Which term describes white blood cells adhering to the walls of a blood vessel during inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Margination 
B)  Pavementing 
C)  Leukocytosis 
D)  Emigration 
A)  Margination 
B)  Pavementing 
C)  Leukocytosis 
D)  Emigration

Question 18

Healing of an injury with little tissue loss, such as a surgical incision, is referred to as healing by which type of intention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tertiary 
B)  Keloid 
C)  Secondary 
D)  Primary 
A)  Tertiary 
B)  Keloid 
C)  Secondary 
D)  Primary

Question 19

An increase in blood viscosity reveals

Accepted Answer

A)  blood moving quickly through the vessels. 
B)  decreased amounts of red blood cells. 
C)  increase in plasma fluid. 
D)  thicker blood unable to flow as normal. 
A)  blood moving quickly through the vessels. 
B)  decreased amounts of red blood cells. 
C)  increase in plasma fluid. 
D)  thicker blood unable to flow as normal.

Question 20

During inflammation, pain may be caused by which microscopic event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Leukocytosis 
C)  Exudate formation 
D)  Anaphylaxis 
A)  Phagocytosis 
B)  Leukocytosis 
C)  Exudate formation 
D)  Anaphylaxis

During the acute inflammatory process, the second type of white blood cell to emigrate from the blood vessel into the injured tissue is termed

A wedge-shaped defect at the cervical area of a tooth, the cause of which is related to microfracture of the tooth structure in areas of concentration of stress, is termed

Necrotizing sialometaplasia is thought to result from

All statements are true concerning the neutrophil except that the neutrophil is

The inflammatory response is a dynamic process, continually changing in response to injury and repair. Repair of tissue occurs only if the persistent source of injury is removed.

Each statement regarding the atrophy of tissue cells is true except one. Which is the exception?

A decrease in the size and function of a cell, a tissue, an organ, or the body is referred to as

The fluid with a high protein content that leaves the microcirculation during the inflammatory process is termed

Which lesion occurs on the gingiva or alveolar process and contains many multinucleated giant cells, red blood cells, and chronic inflammatory cells?

The first sign of attrition is

The first microscopic event in the inflammatory response is

The decrease in size and function of a cell, tissue, organ or body describes

Neutrophils constitute what percentage of the entire white blood cell population?

Your patient presents with tooth structure that has been lost around occlusal restorations. The amalgam restorations appear raised from the surrounding demineralized tooth structure. Identify the traumatic injury to the teeth that has occurred:

This sessile-based lesion is on the gingiva of a 13-year-old female. It is soft to palpation and bleeds easily. The accurate diagnosis for this lesion is

Which symptom is a systemic sign of inflammation?

Which term describes white blood cells adhering to the walls of a blood vessel during inflammation?

Healing of an injury with little tissue loss, such as a surgical incision, is referred to as healing by which type of intention?

An increase in blood viscosity reveals

During inflammation, pain may be caused by which microscopic event?

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Exam 2: Inflammation and Repair

During the acute inflammatory process, the second type of white blood cell to emigrate from the blood vessel into the injured tissue is termed

A wedge-shaped defect at the cervical area of a tooth, the cause of which is related to microfracture of the tooth structure in areas of concentration of stress, is termed

Necrotizing sialometaplasia is thought to result from

All statements are true concerning the neutrophil except that the neutrophil is

The inflammatory response is a dynamic process, continually changing in response to injury and repair. Repair of tissue occurs only if the persistent source of injury is removed.

Each statement regarding the atrophy of tissue cells is true except one. Which is the exception?

A decrease in the size and function of a cell, a tissue, an organ, or the body is referred to as

The fluid with a high protein content that leaves the microcirculation during the inflammatory process is termed

Which lesion occurs on the gingiva or alveolar process and contains many multinucleated giant cells, red blood cells, and chronic inflammatory cells?

The first sign of attrition is

The first microscopic event in the inflammatory response is

The decrease in size and function of a cell, tissue, organ or body describes

Neutrophils constitute what percentage of the entire white blood cell population?

Your patient presents with tooth structure that has been lost around occlusal restorations. The amalgam restorations appear raised from the surrounding demineralized tooth structure. Identify the traumatic injury to the teeth that has occurred:

This sessile-based lesion is on the gingiva of a 13-year-old female. It is soft to palpation and bleeds easily. The accurate diagnosis for this lesion is

Which symptom is a systemic sign of inflammation?

Which term describes white blood cells adhering to the walls of a blood vessel during inflammation?

Healing of an injury with little tissue loss, such as a surgical incision, is referred to as healing by which type of intention?

An increase in blood viscosity reveals

During inflammation, pain may be caused by which microscopic event?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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