MDS PREP
Hairy tongue is characterised by hypertrophy of which of the following papillae
1. Foliate
2. Filiform
3. Fungiform
4. Circumvallate
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Hairy tongue is characterized by the hypertrophy of filiform papillae on the tongue, leading to a dark, hairy appearance.
Which of the following epithelial changes commonly signify precancerous condition
1. Dyskeratosis
2. Hyperkeratosis
3. Parakeratosis
4. Acanthosis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Dyskeratosis refers to abnormal keratinization of epithelial cells and is often associated with precancerous lesions. It indicates a disruption in normal cell maturation and can be a sign of potential malignancy. The other options may also be associated with various conditions but are not specifically indicative of precancerous changes.
Hyperplasia or hypertrophy of minor salivary glands in the palate may be associated with all of the following except
1. Pernicious anaemia or iron deficiency anaemia
2. Alcoholism
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Menopause
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Hyperplasia or hypertrophy of minor salivary glands in the palate is not typically associated with pernicious anemia.
In a patient with Cushing's syndrome, which of the following is NOT a typical laboratory finding?
1) Low serum cortisol
2) High serum cortisol
3) Low serum ACTH
4) High serum potassium
Low serum cortisol is not a typical laboratory finding in Cushing's syndrome, where high serum cortisol is expected.
Which of the following is a common complication of chronic fundal (type 1) gastritis?
1) Pernicious anemia
2) Gastric ulcers
3) Gastric adenocarcinoma
4) Thyrotoxicosis
Pernicious anemia is a common complication of chronic fundal (type 1) gastritis due to the loss of intrinsic factor.
Epitheloid cells are characteristic of:
1. Chronic Infection
2. Granulation tissue
3. Granulomatous Inflammation
4. Only In tuberculosis
Pathology Answer: 3
Epitheloid cells are a hallmark of granulomatous inflammation, which occurs in response to certain chronic infections (like tuberculosis), autoimmune diseases, and foreign body reactions. In granulomas, epitheloid cells aggregate to form a protective wall around the irritant.
Attrition is
1. The loss by wear of tooth substance resulting from tooth brushing
2. The loss by wear of tooth substance resulting from mastication and bruxism
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Attrition is the loss of tooth substance resulting from mastication and bruxism.
After. 48 hours of Inflammation the predominant cells are:
1. Neutrophils
2.
Monocytes
3. Eosinophils
4. Lymphocytes
Pathology Answer: 2
After 48 hours of inflammation, the predominant cells are typically monocytes,
which differentiate into macrophages.
1. Neutrophils: Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells
and are the first to arrive at the site of inflammation. They are the primary
cells that dominate the early stages of acute inflammation, which typically
occurs within the first few hours (around 4-6 hours) after the onset of injury
or infection. Their main function is to phagocytose (engulf and destroy)
microbes and release enzymes and proteins that help to break down and dissolve
damaged tissue. Although they play a crucial role in the early stages, their
numbers tend to decrease after this initial phase, making them less likely to be
the predominant cells after 48 hours.
2. Monocytes: Monocytes are the largest of the white blood cells and are part of
the mononuclear phagocytic system. They are recruited from the bloodstream to
the site of inflammation in response to chemical signals called chemokines.
After approximately 24-48 hours of inflammation, monocytes start to predominate
the scene. These cells differentiate into macrophages once they have infiltrated
the tissue. Macrophages are the "clean-up crew" of the immune system, engaging
in phagocytosis, antigen presentation, and the release of cytokines that help
coordinate the overall inflammatory response. They are crucial for the later
stages of inflammation, which include the removal of debris, repair, and
resolution.
3. Eosinophils: Eosinophils are white blood cells that are involved in the
immune response to parasitic infections and in the pathogenesis of certain
allergic diseases. They are not typically the predominant cells in the general
inflammatory response and are more commonly associated with allergic
inflammation and parasitic infections. After 48 hours, eosinophils are less
likely to be the main cell type unless the inflammation is of an allergic or
parasitic nature, in which case they might be present in larger numbers.
However, in a typical non-specific inflammatory process, they are not the
predominant cell type after this duration.
4. Lymphocytes: Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that is essential for
the adaptive immune response. There are two main types: T-lymphocytes and
B-lymphocytes. While they are involved in the later stages of inflammation,
particularly in the adaptive immune response, they are not typically the
predominant cells after 48 hours in a general acute inflammatory setting.
Lymphocytes are more likely to be found in higher numbers during the later
stages of inflammation, particularly during the resolution phase or in chronic
inflammation, when the body is mounting a more specific response to the invading
pathogen.