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1. Maximum volume to which the lungs can be expanded The cranial nerves that are associated with the tongue: 1. CN 5
with the greatest possible inspiratory effort: 2. CN 7 3. CN 9 4. CN 11 5. CN 12 A. 1,2,3,4 B. 2,3,4,5 C.
A. 2,300ml 1,2,4,5 D. 1,2,3,5 E. 1,2,3,4,5
B. 5,800ml The foramen where the CSF passes were:
C. 3,500ml 1. Iter 2. Stensen’s3. Magendie 4. Monro 5. Luschka
D. 4,600ml A. 1,2,3,4 B. 2,3,4,5 C. 1,3,4,5 D. 1,3,5 E. 2,3,5
E. 5,000ml In performing tracheostomy, the involved triangle is the:
A.Carotidtriangle C.Submentaltriangle
2. Signals entering a neuronal pool excite far greater B. Muscular triangle . D. Subclavian triangle E. Subman-
numbers of nerve fibers leaving the pool: dibular triangle
A. Convergence C. reverberatory circuit 13.
B. Divergence D. both A & B ing characteristics of a sound wave?
E. all of the choices The pitch of a sound is related mainly to which of the follow-
A. Amplitude of waves C. Secondary waves
3. The pterygomandibular raphe is a tendon between which 14.
muscle? B. Frequency of waves D..Length of waves E. Su- perimposed
A. stapedius and stylohyoid wave
B. buccinator and superior constrictor Muscle cells use which of the following to store energy?
C. medial pterygoid and lateral pterygoid A. NADH B. Creatine phosphate C. FADH2 D.
D. levator veli palatine and tensor veli palatini Phosphoenolpy-
E. anterior belly of digastric and sternocleidomastoid ruvate
15.
4. Which of the following contributes principally to the sage of renal vessels and ureters:
increase in height of maxillary bones? 20.
A. sutural growth Parietal lobe
B. alveolar growth Which structures make up the brainstem?
C. apposition on the tuberosity 1. Diencephalon 3. Medulla oblongata
D. apposition on the anterior surface 2. Pons 4. Mesencephalon
A.1,2,3 B.2,3,4 C.2&3 D.2&4 E.1,2,3,4
5. Which of the following cranial nerves have parasympathetic Indentation in the medial border of the kidney’s for the pas-
activity? A. Renal hiatus B. renal hilus C. Renal sinus D. renal orifice
A. I, III, VII, IX E. Renal pelvis
B.II, V, IX, X 16. Inner layer of the dura mater between cerebral
C. III, V, VII, IX hemispheres cerebellum:
D. III, VII, IX, X A. Londitudinal B.. falx cerebri C. central sulcus D.. Falx
E. V, VII, VIII, X cerebelli E. transverse cerebi
17. Which two muscle below form a sling around the angle of
6. Succinylcholine blocks neuromuscular transmission by: the mandible?
A. inhibiting cholinesterase 1. Buccinator muscle 3. Medial pterygoid muscle 2.
B. inhibiting the CNS Massetermuscle 4. Lateral pterygoid muscle
C. depolarizing the motor endplate of skeletal muscle A.1&2 B.2&3 C.3&4 D.1&3 E.1&4
D. inducing formation of cholinesterase at the endplate 18. Which three muscle are considered to be the circular
E. blocking release of acetylcholine at the endplate muscles of the pharynx?
Superior constrictor 3. Palatopharyngeus 5. Inferior con-
Fracture through the angle of the mandible can result in an strictor
upward displacement of the proximal fragment. Which of the Stylopharyngeus 4. Middle constrictor 6. Salpin-
following groups of muscles produces this movement? gopharyngeus
A. Digastric and geniohyoid A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 5 C. 1, 4, 6 D. 1, 4, 5 E. 2, 4, 5
B. Masseter, digastric and lateral pterygoid C. Masseter, 19. Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for hearing?
temporal and lateral pterygoid D. Masseter, temporal and A. Temporal lobe B. Frontal lobe C. Occipital lobe D.
medial pterygoid 21.
The following are classified as mixed cranial nerves: 1. CN 5 other ancillary functions is called:
3. CN 9 22.
2. CN 7 4. CN 11 5. CN 12 A.1,23 B.2,3,4 C.3,4,5 D.1,4,5 A. B. C.
E.4&5 23.
This is smooth muscle that helps eject urine from the bladder: A.
A. Dartos B Myometrium C. Detrussor muscle D. B.
10. 11. The cardiac notch is a deep indentation on the:
12. Non-neuronal tissue of the CNS that performs supportive and
Bulbospongiosus E. Trigone A.Dermatome B.Bursa C. Neuroglia D.Synapse
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Superior lobe of the left lung 31.

right lung of which premolar?
Inferior lobe of the left lung Mesial developmental depression is a characteristic feature
of the right lung A. maxillary 1st C. mandibular 1st
Inferior lobe of the right lung
Ovulation occurs as a result of: The progesterone-induced LH B. maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd 2-cusp E. Mandibu-
surge induced FSH surge lar 2nd 3-cusps
The progesterone-induced FSH surge LH surge 32.
D. Middle lobe of the E. Superior lobe two locations?
C. The estrogen- D. The estrogen-induced “Primate spaces” in the primary dentition are found in which
24. 1. In the maxillary arch, located between the central & lateral
A. incisors
B. 3
25. Which distal.
A. 33.
B. 35.
C. D. A. Mesiobuccal sulcus C. Mesiolingual sulcus B. Distobuccal
Which receptors are stimulated by distension of the lungs? sulcus D. Distolingual sulcus
Irritant receptors C. Lung stretch receptors How many planes of movement can the mandible move in?
J receptors D. Joint and muscle receptors A. one B. two C. three D. four
When a patient opens his mouth, there is an audible click. of 36. molar?
the following represents the most plausible explanation? In the maxillary arch, located between the lateral inci- sors &
The joint capsule has thickened canines
The disk and condyle lack functional coordination In the mandibular arch, located between the canines & first
The articular eminence has flattened molars
The medial pterygoid muscle is in spasm. In the mandibular arch, located between the lateral in- cisors
26. & canines
forward displacement of the condylar head because of the pull A.1&2 B.2&3 C.3&4 D.1&4 D.2&4 E.1& Anterior teeth
of which of the following muscles? whose cingulum are located off center to the
30. 1. Maxillary centrals 2. Maxillary laterals 3. Maxillary canines
A. A.1,2,4,5 B.1,2,4,5,6
B. E.1, 5, 6
C. D. 4. Mandibular centrals
A. B. 5. Mandibular laterals
Under the distofacial cusp. 6. Mandibular canines
Lingual to the orifice of the mesiofacial canal C.1,3,4,5,6 D.2,3,4
On a line running from the palatal orifice to the distofacial 34. During a working side movement of the mandible, the
orifice. oblique ridge of a maxillary first molar passes through which
On a line running from the distofacial orifice to the mesiofa- sulcus of a permanent mandibular first molar?
cial orifice. Cusp of carabelli is found on which cusp of maxillary first A.
The lingual lobe of an anterior teeth is referred to as the: mesiobuccal cusp C. distobuccal cusp
lingual ridge C. mamelons B. mesiolingual cusp D. distolingual cusp
cingulum D. tubercles E. lingual pit 37. Cervical contours are closely related to the attachment of
A fracture through the neck of the condyle can result in the gingival at the neck of the tooth. The greatest contours of the
A. Temporal C. Buccinator cervical lines and gingival attachments occur on which of the
B. Masseter D. Medial pterygoid E. Lateral ptery- fol- lowing surfaces?
goid A. Distal surfaces
27. anterior teeth
through the mucous membrane and the buccinator muscle and B. Distal surfaces posterior teeth
lies lat- eral to which muscle ? The surfaces of
During an inferior alveolar block injection, the needle passes Lingual of posterior teeth
A. Masseter B. Medial pterygoid C. Temporalis D. Lateral teeth
pterygoid Labial of anterior teeth
28. The internal acoustic meatus transmits which two of the rior teeth
fol- lowing structures? A.1,2,3 B.2,3,4 C.2&3only only
1. Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) 3. Facial nerve (CN VII) 39.
2. Trigeminal nerve (CN V) 4. Vagus nerve (CN X) A.1&2 tion has:
B.2&3 C.1&3 D.1&4 E.2&4 A. slight contact of teeth C. no contact
29. Where is the orifice to the fourth canal in a maxillary first B. maximum contact of teeth D. premature contact E.
molar usually found? slanted
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teeth that have a trapezoidal outline:
3. Buccal of posterior
of anterior teeth C. Mesial surfaces of of posterior teeth D.
Mesial surfaces of
The mandible in its physiologic rest or postural resting posi-
40.
in any activity:
This is a position assumed by the jaw when it is not engaged
4. Proximal of poste- D.1,2,4 E.1
43.
1. mesial TR of mesiolingual cusp 3. TR of distobuc- cal cusp
2. distal TR of mesiolingual cusp 4. TR of distolin- gual cusp
A.1&3 B.1&4 C.2& 3 D.2&4 E.1&4
Which among the premolars develops from 5 lobes?
A. maxillary 1st C. mandibular 1st E. mandibu-
lar 2nd – 3 cusp type
B. maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd- 2 cusp type
A. initial contact C. centric occlusion
B. physiologic rest position D. habitual occlusal position E.
most protruded position
41.
a permanent first molar is the same height as:
Occlusocervically, the height of the distal marginal ridge of
A. The lar B. The lar C. The
mesial marginal ridge of a permanent maxillary 2nd premo-
mesial marginal ridge of a permanent mandibular first mo-
mesial marginal ridge of a permanent maxillary 2nd molar
D. The distal marginal ridge of a permanent maxillary second
pre- molar.
42.
triangular ridges (TR)?
Oblique ridges of maxillary molars are formed by which two
44.
mandible in relation to the maxilla is primarily determined by
the:
45. ments?
The non-working condyle performs which of the following
move-
B.
46. tion?
downward, forward and medial D. downward, backward and
medial
The mandibular molars have an inclination towards what
direc-
Facially C. neither facially nor lingually
Lingually D. Both, depending on the type of mandibular
molars
Y-shaped groove is characteristic of :
maxillary 1st C. mandibular 1st E. mandibular 2nd – 3 cusp
type
maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd- 2 cusp type
47.
A. B.
A. B.
When the teeth are in centric occlusion, the position of the
A. intercuspation of teeth C. presence or absence of diastemas
B. tonus of muscles of head and neck D. ligaments of the TMJ
A. straight forward C. downward, forward and lat- eral
48.
velopmental groove:
One of its’ distinguishing landmark is the mesiolingual de-
A.maxillary1st C. mandibular 1ST
B. maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd E. third molars
49. This molar presents two major and two minor fosae?
A.maxillary1st C. mandibular 1ST
B. maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd E. third molars
50. A well-developed transverse ridge is found on the occlusal
of this tooth?
51.
Tactile cells of Merkel:
determine texture of what is felt
B
important in localizing touch sensations C
detect tissue vibration
52. sations
A.
B.
A. B. C.
maxillary 1st molar C. mandibular 1ST premolar maxillary
2nd premolar D. mandibular 2nd 3-cusp type
Sensations transmitted by anterolateral system:
1. pain 3. tickle & itch
2. crude touch 4. position sensations 5. sexual sen-
A. 1,2,3,4 B. 1,2,3,5 C. 2,3,4,5 D. 1,3,4,5 E. 5 only
53. Kinesthesia:
A. rate receptors C. phasic receptors B.position senses D. both
A & B E. both B & C
54. Intensity of this taste sensation is approximately propor-
tional to the logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration:
A. sweet B. salty C. sour D. bitter E. none of these.
55. At birth, which of the following structures is nearest the
size it will eventually attain in adulthood?
A. Cranium B. middle face C. Mandible D. nasal Capsule
56. When lowering the floor of the mouth of a patient, a
practi- tioner detaches all or part of which muscles?
A. Mylohyoid ioglossus B. Mylohyoid ioglossus C.
Mylohyoid
and geniohyoid D. Geniohyoid and gen- and buccinator E.
Buccinator and gen- and genioglossus
57.
acids in cell membranes?
A. Histamine C. prostaglandins
B. Serotonin D. bradykinins E. endorphine
Which of the following is derived from the unsaturated fatty
58.
comes altered. The liberation of which of the following
transmitter substances causes this alteration?
After A threshold stimulus, the cell-membrane permeability
be-
A. Acetylcholine C. hydroxycholine B.Cholinesterase
D.acetylsalicyclicacid
D. both A & E. both B &
59.
Gastric secretion is regulated by which two mechanisms? 1.
Counter-current mechanism
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2. Neural mechanism A. B.
3. Hormonal mechanism A. B. C. D.
4. Immunological mechanism Relative refractory potential C. Resting membrane potential
A.1&2 B.2&3 C.3&4 D.1&3 E.2&4 Action potential D. Absolute refractory potential
60. Alveolar ventilation is expressed as: Respiratory rate x (Tidal
lead 1 of the ECG? volume + Dead space) Respiratory rate + (Tidal volume +
Which of the following represents the standard bipolar limb Dead space) Respiratory rate x (Tidal volume – Dead space)
A. right arm (-) and left arm (+) C. Left arm (-) and left leg (+) Respiratory rate - (Tidal volume – Dead space)
B. right arm (-) and left leg (+) D. Left arm (-) and right leg 72.
(+) within them, which is called the intrapulmonary pressure, is
61. equiv- alent to which of the following?
blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during When the lungs are in the resting position, the pressure
ventricular contraction? A. Blood pressure C. Atmospheric pressure
Which valve composed of two cusps that prevent a backflow B. Critical pressure D. Transmural pressure
of 73. The unpleasant sensation of difficulty in breathing is
A. Tricuspid valve B. Pulmonary valve C. Mitral valve D. called:
Aor- tic valve A. Hypercapnea B. Hypocapnea C. Dyspnea D. Ap- nea
62. The longest and most convoluted portion of the digestive 74. In serial extraction procedures, concerns about the eruption
tract is: sequence are usually related to the eruption pattern of which
A. Large intestine C. Pharynx per- manent teeth?
B. Esophagus D. Rectum E. Small intestine A. maxillary canines and first premolars C. mandibular first
pancreatic duct ampulla E. and second premolars
63. B. mandibular first molars and incisors D. mandibular ca-
in the duodenum: nines and first premolars
Common opening of the common bile duct and the 75.
A. Major duodenal duct C. Ampulla of vater B. Common bile rior aspect of the mandibular condyle?
orifice D. Hepatopancreatic Which of the following is the best way to palpate the poste-
Minor duodenal duct A. Intraorally C. Through the external auditory meatus
64. B. Lateral to the external auditory meatus D. Any of the
sorbed by the kidney tubules? above.
but not reab- 76.
65. Which of the following is synthesized only by root structure is most likely to have developed?
microoraganisms and is not present in plants? When a permanent tooth clinically emerges, how much of the
A.Vitamin A B. Vitamin C C. Cobalamin (Vitamin B 12)D. A. 1⁄4 B.1/3 C.2/3 D.4/5
Vitamin E 77. The space for the eruption of permanent mandibular
66. The liver is one of the two organ, along with the lungs, to second and third molars is created by the:
receive a dual blood supply. Which two structures are apposition of the alveolar process
responsible for that dual blood supply to the liver? apposition at the anterior border of the ramus
1. Common carotid artery 3. Splanchnic vein resorption at the anterior border of the ramus
2. Hepatic artery 4. Hepatic portal vein A. 1&2 B.2&3 C.3&4 resoprtion at the posterior border of the ramus
D.2&4 E.1&4 78. When using an occlusal separator, a practitioner can
67. Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the expect which of the following types of TMJ disorders to
superior and inferior venae cavae and also from the anterior respond most fa- vorably?
cardiac veins? A. Chronic dislocation C. Capsular fibrosis
A. Right atrium B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Left B. Muscle spasm D. Unilateral condylar hyperplasia
ventricle 79. Which of the following is the most likely indication for
68. Rods and cones of the retina are examples of: A. splinting?
Mechanoreceptors C. chemoreceptors B. Photoreceptors D. A. Primary occlusal trauma
thermoreceptors B. Mobility with patient discomfort
Which of the following substances is filtered C. Mobility with a decrease in tissue quality, secondary to hor-
A. Sodium chloride C. Para-aminohippurate (PAH) monal imbalance
B. Inulin D. Glucose D. Mobility related to a unilateral “skid” from centric relation
69. The action potential is an explosion of electrical activity to centric occlusion
that is created by a: 80.
A. Polarizing current C. Repolarizing current B. Depolarizing found in the primary dentition?
current D. Both B & C 83.
70. The difference in electrical charge between the inside and A.
the outside of the cell membrane of an unstimulated B.
(nonconducting) neuron is called the: A. B.
71. Which of the following eruption sequences is most commonly
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B. Central incisor, lateral incisor, canine, first molar, second clinical crown C. clinical root
molar anatomic crown D. Anatomic root E. both A & B
C. Central incisor, lateral incisor, first molar, canine, second Which muscle plays an subsidiary role in mastication?
molar Masseter C. buccinator
D. First molar, central incisor, lateral incisor, canine, second lateral pterygoid D. medial pterygoid E. tem- poralis
molar C. The inability of the tongue to close air flow from the epi-
E. First molar, central incisor, lateral incisor, second molar, glottis
canine D. Missing teeth that make formation of articulation sounds by
81. the tongue difficult.
results in the mandible: E. Poor lip musculature or heavy scars in the lips that limit
Contraction of the posterior fibers of the temporalis muscle vowel sound production.
A. closing C. opening with translation 86.
B. retruding D. opening without translation E. protrud- detaches all or part of which muscles?
ing When lowering the floor of the mouth of a patient, a dentist
82. 88.
synchronizing the movement of the condyle and the articular referred to as:
disc is the: The part of the tooth that is exposed to the oral cavity is
The muscle of mastication that is primarily responsible for 90.
Masseter C. internal pterygoid (medial pterygoid) poralis muscles results in:
Temporalis D. external pterygoid (lateral pterygoid) Bilateral contraction of the posterior fibers of the tem- A.
Which among the permanent molars develops from 5 lobes? retrusion C. opening
maxillary 1st C. mandibular 1st B. protrusion D. closing E. none of these
91. Which of the following jaw positions is determined almost
maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd E. third mo- lars ex- clusively by the behavior of the musculature?
84. 92.
tween which posterior cusp inclines? A. Postural C. retruded contact
In a protrusive condylar movement, interferences can occur B. Intercuspal D. protruded contact
be- During nonmasticatory swallowing, teeth are usually: A.
Inclines of maxillary protruded
A. Mesial B. In a working arrangement
B. Distal C. Mesial D. Distal C. in contact in intercuspal position
Inclines of mandibular D. none of the above. This is a nonexistent act.
Distal 93.
Mesial tecture is influenced to the greatest extent by which of the fol-
Mesial lowing?
Distal In periodontal structures, normal interdental osseous archi-
85. Speech problems associated with cleft lip and palate are A. Proximal CEJ of adjacent teeth at the same level
usu- ally the result of: Convex coronal facial contours located in the gingival thirds
A. poor tongue control that produces lisping. Convex coronal lingual contours located in the middle thirds
B. The inability of soft palate to close air flow into the nasal Occlusal table of posterior teeth being 50-60% of the facio-
area. lingual overall widths of the teeth.
87. 94. Which of the following groups of fibers of the periodontal
A. B. ligament is most resistant to forces along the long axis of a
E. tooth?
A. A. Apical C. horizontal B. Oblique D. alveolar crest
B. 95. When the mouth is open, there is more interocclusal
C. D. E. distance anteriorly than posteriorly because of the:
mylohyoid and geniohyoid C. mylohyoid and genioglossus A. curve of Spee
mylohyoid and buccinator D. geniohyoid and genioglos- sus B. shape of the articular eminence
buccinator and genioglossus C. anterior inclination of the teeth
The axial surfaces of teeth that have a rhomboidal outline? D. rotary nature of the opening-closing movements
Mesial and distal of maxillary posterior teeth 96. In the dentulous mouth, placing the mandible in the
Mesial and distal of mandibular posterior teeth retruded path of closure usually results in:
Lingual of maxillary posterior teeth A. B. C. D. E.
Buccal of maxillary posterior teeth an increases in occlusal vertical dimension
Buccal of mandibular posterior teeth an increase in horizontal overlap
89. a decrease in vertical overlap
A. B. all of the above
A. B. both A & B .
97.
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98. shaped?
A.maxillary1st C. mandibular 1ST
B. maxillary 2nd D. mandibular 2nd E. third mo-
lars
99. In the intercuspal position, facial cusps of mandibular teeth
occlude with
A. fossae only
B. grooves and embrasures
C. fossae and marginal ridges only
D. fossae, marginal ridges and embrasures
100. Which of the following occur normally during the act of
swal- lowing?
1. masseter muscles contract
2. the suprahyoid group of muscles relaxes
3. teeth come into occlusal contact
4. the tip of the tongue touches the roof of the mouth A. 1,2 &
3 B. 1,2 & 4 C. 1,3 & 4 D. 2,3 & 4 E. 1,2,3 & 4