Board Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Primary function of HISTONES

A

Serve as ATTACHMENT SITE for the DNA material

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2
Q

Most important food for the brain

A

Glucose

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3
Q

Other term for protein synthesis

A

Translation

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4
Q

Most commonly torn ligament

A

Anterior cruciate ligament ng knee joint

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5
Q

Drugs for Hyperacidity

A

Antihistamine
(specifically H2 blockers)

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6
Q

Cytokinesis happens in what stage of Mitosis

A

Telophase

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7
Q

Stage of wound healing where type 3 collagen forms

A

Proliferative stage of wound healing

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8
Q

The macrophage Kupffer cells are present in what organ

A

Liver

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9
Q

Surveillance cells of the pulp

A

Histiocytes

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10
Q

What macrophage is present in the skin and specifically in what layer?

A

Langerhans cells present in stratum spinosum

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11
Q

Osteoclasts are seen in bone depression known as ____

A

Howships lacunae

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12
Q

If there’s fluid in thoracic cavity, thoracentesis procedure(draining of fluid) must be done in what intercostal space?

A

7th intercostal space

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13
Q

Hemoglobin count (average)

A

14 or 15 g/dL

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14
Q
  • Chronic skin lesion seen in inner canthus of the eye
  • most common skin cancer
  • common to farmers “Farmer’s carcinoma”
A

Basal cell carcinoma

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15
Q

Hx feature of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A

Tumor represents KERATIN PEARLS

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16
Q

Best example of sesamoid bone

A

Patella

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17
Q

Difference between Bone and Ostoid

A

Bone: highly mineralized
Osteoid: not calcified

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18
Q

Medical condition with LOSS OF LAMINA DURA

A

Hyperparathyroidism

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19
Q

Dental problem assoc with Loss of Lamina Dura

A

Periodontitis

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20
Q

Thickening of Lamina Dura & deciduous tooth is infraerupted

A

Ankylosis

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21
Q

Most unique vertebra

A

C7

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22
Q

Part of an immature bone that is made up of Hyaline cartilage where interstitial growth happens

A

Epiphyseal plate

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23
Q

Underdeveloped at birth

A

Eyes

24
Q

In males, what gland is located in the neck of the urinary bladder?

A

Prostate gland

25
Q

What posible tumor when there’s an increase of prostate-specific antigen and acid phosphatase?

A

Prostate cancer

26
Q

Binding site of Calcium in muscle only

A

Troponin

27
Q

Cause of rigidity in Rigor Mortis

A

Due to LOSS OF ATP
Due to CROSS BRIDGING

28
Q

Puncture site(muscle) during classic mandiblock

A

Go for ✨Buccinator✨
Alternative: Median Pterygoid

29
Q

Muscle that causes difficulty in taking periapical rx on Mandibular molars

A

Mylohyoid

30
Q

Muscle pathology assoc with muscle degeneration

A

Muscle dystrophy

31
Q

Opposite hormone of Serotonin

A

Histamine

32
Q

Main muscle for DEEP INHALATION

A

External Intercostalis muscle

33
Q

Main muscle for RESPIRATION

A

Diaphragm

34
Q

Where are Baroreceptors found?

A

Carotid Sinus and Aortic Sinus

35
Q

Innervates tip of the nose; responsible for sensory sensation

A

CN V1

36
Q

What muscles is innervated by CN XI

A

Trapezius
Sternocleidomastoid

37
Q

If brainstem was cut below Vagus nerve, what will happen to the heart?

A

Increase heart rate

38
Q

Important ion for blood clotting

A

Calcium (clotting factor IV)

39
Q

What CRANIAL NERVE is damaged when a patient experiencing TACHYCARDIA and DYSPHAGIA

A

Damaged CN X (Vagus n.)

40
Q

What cranial nerve is damaged that results to strenocleidomastoid and trapezius paralysis

A

Damaged CN XI (Spinal n.)

41
Q

Thickening of endometrial lining is due to: (2)

A
  • Endometrial Hyperplasia
  • Ready for Implantation
42
Q

Cricoid cartilage can be cut how many times?

A

TWICE (bec it’s closed all through out)

43
Q

Organ that uses IODINE to function

A

THYROID GLAND

44
Q

Primary cells present in the lungs, specifically in bronchioles

A

Clara cells

45
Q

Normal PT

A. 5-7s
B. 10-20s
C. 20-30s
D. 40^

A

B. 10-20s (closest to 9-13s)

46
Q

Average nerve regeneration for 30 days

A

30-45 mm/day
301///301.5

Boards: 28mm/30days

47
Q

GAG that is similar to Heparin

A

Heparan Sulfate

49
Q

Other term for C3b

A

Opsonin

50
Q

Brown pigment; stool pigment

A

Stercobilin

51
Q

What odontogenic lesion mimics the tooth

A

Compound odontoma

52
Q

Immediate source of energy

A

ADP + P

53
Q

Storage site of drugs

A

✔️ Fat cells (primary/temporary site)
✔️ Blood

54
Q
  • a type of fluoride that cause black pigmentation
  • can arrest caries
  • common in dental community
A

Silver Diamine Fluoride

55
Q

One of the virulence factors of Staphylococcus that activates plasminogen producing plasmin

A

Staphylokinase

56
Q

Most common cause of severe endo/perio infection

A

Bacteriodes (boards)
Porphyromonas gingivalis

57
Q

Molluscum contagiousum is caused by

A

Pox virus/Smallpox/Variola