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Which of the following deficiencies are associated with the disorders of hyperplasia of salivary gland and keratinisation of the salivary gland 
 1. Vit A
 2. Vit B
 3. Vit C
 4. Vit K
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

Vitamin A deficiency is associated with hyperplasia and keratinization of the salivary glands.

True about Sickle cell anemia except -
1) Commonly seen in black
2) R.B.C. size is altered
3) Valine for Glutamic acid in ?-chain globin
4) Deletion of gene
General Pathology Answer: 4

Deletion of a gene is not true about sickle cell anemia; it is caused by a point mutation, not a deletion.

What is the primary mechanism of action of H. pylori in the development of chronic antral gastritis?
1) Induction of antibodies against gastric mucosal cells
2) Direct cytotoxicity to gastric mucosal cells
3) Stimulation of gastrin secretion leading to increased gastric acid production
4) Induction of chronic inflammation and gland atrophy

General Pathology Answer: 4

The primary mechanism of action of H. pylori in chronic antral gastritis is the induction of chronic inflammation and gland atrophy.

Which of the following intraoral sites is taken as confirmation biospy for amyloidosis 
1. Tongue
2. Gingiva
3. Palate
4. Buccal mucosa

Oral Pathology Answer: 2

The gingiva is taken as the confirmation biopsy site for amyloidosis.

Disease which increases oral melanin pigmentation 
 1. Addison"s disease
 2. Hyperthyroidism
 3. Nephritis
 4. All of the above
Oral Pathology Answer: 1

Diseases that increase oral melanin pigmentation include Addison's disease.

Patient giving history of thrombocytopenic purpura reports for extraction. What could be the most common postoperative complication? 
 1. Oedema
 2. Haemorrhage
 3. Infection spreading through tissue spaces
 4. Dry socket
Oral Pathology Answer: 2

The most common postoperative complication in thrombocytopenic purpura is hemorrhage.


Metastatic disease to the oral region is most likely to occur in which of the following locations?
1) Tongue
2) Posterior maxilla
3) Posterior mandible
4) Floor of the mouth
Oral Pathology Answer: 3

Metastatic disease in the oral cavity typically occurs in the posterior mandible. This is because the bone in this area is relatively porous and has a rich blood supply, making it more susceptible to the spread of cancer cells from distant sites in the body.

All of the following are true about trigeminal neuralgia EXCEPT 
 1. It is unilateral
 2. It is of throbbing nature
 3. It is triggered by touching cheeks, mucosa etc
 4. Occurs in bouts
Oral Pathology Answer: 2

Trigeminal neuralgia is not characterized by throbbing pain; it is typically sharp and stabbing.

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