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Medical Science Mcqs 5254 MCQs [All-Courses]

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The corrct order of microscopic zones of dentinal caries starting from the D.E junction is_______________?
A Zone of sclerosis, decalcification zone, bacterial invasion
B Bacterial invasion, decalcification zone, zone of sclerosis
C Zone of sclerosis, backterial invasion, decalcification zone
D Decalcification zone, zone of scierosis, backterial invasion
Correct Answer: Bacterial invasion, decalcification zone, zone of sclerosis
Dental caries is associated with_____________?
A Streptococcus agalactiae
B Streptococcus mutans
C Streptococcus bovis
D Streptococcus anginosus
Correct Answer: Streptococcus mutans
Which of the following is cariogenic ?
A Selenium
B Vanadium
C Strontium
D Molybdenum
Correct Answer: Selenium
Starch is considered to be less cariogenic than monosaccharides and disaccharides because it_______________?
A Does not diffuse through plaque
B Is rapidly hydrolysed in the mouth
C Enhances remineralisation
D Raises the PH in the oral cavity
Correct Answer: Does not diffuse through plaque
The attachment of the Actinomyces species to the tooth surface is facilitated by____________?
A Fimbriae
B Cilia
C Flagella
D Pseudopodia
Correct Answer: Fimbriae
Which of the following factors in the stephan’s curve is related to the caries incidence and sugar intake______________?
A Physical form of sugar
B Frequency of sugar intake
C Ph of Plaque
D Quantity of sugar intake
Correct Answer: Ph of Plaque
Cavity formation in a tooth, due to dental caries is due to______________?
A Destructive potential of streptococcus mutans
B Destructive potential of lactobacillus acidophilus
C Lateral spread of caries along DE junction and weakening of the outer covering enamel
D Mastectomy force and unrelated to the extent of carious process
Correct Answer: Lateral spread of caries along DE junction and weakening of the outer covering enamel
The most pronounced effect on the oral microflora of a reduction in rate of salivary flow is a_____________?
A Significant increase in number of oral bacteria
B Shift towards more acidogenic microflora
C Significant decrease in number of oral bacteria
D Shift towards more aerobic microflora
Correct Answer: Shift towards more acidogenic microflora
Which of the following organisms is found in deep carious lesions rather than in incipient lesions ?
A Streptococci
B Lactobacilli
C Veillonella
D Bateroides
Correct Answer: Lactobacilli
Early invading bacteria in carious lesions are called___________?
A Microcosm
B Pioneer bacteria
C Advancing bacteria
D Anaerobic bacteria
Correct Answer: Pioneer bacteria