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During the formation of a tooth, connective tissue will form an enclosed area within which dentin, cementum, and pulp form. What is the name of this enclosed area?


A) Dental lamina
B) Dental sac
C) Lamina dura
D) None of the above

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The cementum is part of the periodontium as well as the last tooth structure.

A) True
B) False

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The lining of the digestive tract is formed from which layer?


A) Ectoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Mesoderm
D) Both a and c

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Which are the clinical appearances of inflamed gingiva? 1) Shiny surface 2) Stippled surface 3) Swelling 4) Firmness 5) Pink color 6) Red color


A) 2, 4, 5
B) 1, 3, 5
C) 2, 3, 6
D) 1, 3, 6

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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In multirooted teeth, the area of bone between the roots is the ______________.


A) alveolar crest
B) alveolus
C) interradicular septum
D) interdental septum

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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If a tooth is traumatized due to force from the occlusal or incisal surface, a condition known as hypercementosis may take place.

A) True
B) False

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The bones, muscles, internal organs, dentin, cementum, and pulp of the teeth are formed from which layer?


A) Ectoderm
B) Endoderm
C) Mesoderm
D) Both a and c

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which tooth tissue gives the tooth its sensory function?


A) Pulp
B) Enamel
C) Cementum
D) Dentin

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Match the name of the ligament group to its location.

Premises
From the cementum of one root to the cementum of the other root in the same tooth
From the cementum to the alveolar bone, extending diagonally
From the cementum to the alveolar bone, horizontally
From the cementum to the alveolar bone in the area of the alveolar crest
Responses
Interradicular fibers
Alveolar crest fibers
Oblique fibers
Horizontal fibers

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From the cementum of one root to the cementum of the other root in the same tooth
From the cementum to the alveolar bone, extending diagonally
From the cementum to the alveolar bone, horizontally
From the cementum to the alveolar bone in the area of the alveolar crest

When the cells begin to outline the future shape of the developing tooth, it is termed _________.


A) proliferation
B) histodifferentiation
C) morphodifferentiation
D) calcification

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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C

If the maxillary processes fail to fuse together with the medial nasal process, what is the result?


A) Cleft lip
B) Cleft palate
C) Cleft lip and palate
D) Cleft uvula

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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During week ____ of fetal development, the swallowing reflex is present.


A) 12
B) 10
C) 9
D) 11

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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A

Trimesters measure the stages of pregnancy and when disturbances could occur. The first trimester could have one of these signs or symptoms.


A) Woman feels the baby moving
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Fetus is recognizable
D) Woman's heart rate increases

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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B

The life cycle of a tooth includes various developmental stages. Match the cycle with its proper stage.

Premises
Histodifferentiation
Initiation
Proliferation
Apposition
Responses
Maturation
Cap
Bud
Bell

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Histodifferentiation
Initiation
Proliferation
Apposition

The type of dentin that forms after completion of the apical foramen and slowly throughout the life of the tooth is


A) Secondary
B) Intertubular
C) Mantle
D) Peritubular

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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If the antibiotic tetracycline is taken during the tooth's formation period, it will cause permanent staining.

A) True
B) False

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Which condition(s) is (are) considered to be least problematic for the infant?


A) Cleft lip
B) Cleft palate
C) Cleft lip and palate
D) Cleft uvula

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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The thin covering over enamel on newly erupted primary teeth, which may stain very easily, is called ____________.


A) neonatal lines
B) imbrication lines
C) lines of Retzius
D) Nasmyth's membrane

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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The development lines that appear as incremental lines around the layers of enamel are known as ___________.


A) neonatal lines
B) perikymata
C) lines of Retzius
D) imbrication lines

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which type of dentin creates the wall of the dentinal tubule?


A) Secondary
B) Intertubular
C) Mantle
D) Peritubular

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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