SET 1 Flashcards
A developmental anomaly on the occlusal surface of bicuspids in a form of tubercle with pulp tissue
Leong’s premolar
Acquired integument of the teeth is composed of _______
salivary glycoprotein
What antibody is found primarily in granular secretion such as mucus, tears, and attack pathogens before they enter the body?
IgA
Duct of the parotid gland
Stensen’s duct
Secretion of the adrenal cortex (3)
cortisol
sex hormones
aldosterone
Joint between the occipital bone and sphenoid bone at the base of the skull
synchondrosis
Glycolysis is the breakdown of ______
glucose
Amino acid sequence in a protein is the result of translation of the codons in _________
mRNA
Cell responsible for humoral immunity
B-lymphocytes
Cariogenic microorganisms in the plaque
streptococcus mutans
The 1st cranial nerve passes to the base of the cranium from the cavity through the _______
ethmoid bone
Term used to describe synthesis of RNA form a template
transcription
The hard palate opposite the maxillary first molar is innervated by _________
anterior palatine nerve
Epinephrine is a secretion of the _______
chromaffin cells
Substances that cause adherence of fibronexus in fibroblast
fibronectin
Body secretion as sweat, saliva, and tears with antimicrobial property
lysozyme
Vitamins essential for erythropoiesis (3)
vitamin B
pyridoxine
cyanocobalamin
Stage of tooth development where the number of teeth is determined
initiation
Secretion of adrenal cortex that has an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects
glucocorticoids
Cell in the Islets of Langerhans that secretes glucagon
alpha cells
The articular surface of the mandibular condyle consists of ________ which may become fibrous tissue later in life
fibrocartilage
Proprioreceptors are found in (3)
periodontal ligament
gingiva
temporomandibular joint
An organic integument of the enamel, derived from the reduced enamel epithelium upon eruption
Nasmyth’s membrane
Main mineral component of the hard tissue of the body
calcium hydroxyapatite
Buffer system of the body (2)
phosphate buffer system
carbonic acid bicarbonate buffer system
Effect of the sympathetic nervous stimulation (3)
increased heart rate
vasoconstriction
thick serous salivation
Perception of the sense of taste in the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is by the _______ nerve
chorda tympani
Nerves involved in taste sensation (3)
vagus nerve
glossopharyngeal nerve
facial nerve
Shape and number of roots of teeth are determined by ______
Sheath of Hertwig
The motor fibers of the fifth cranial nerve is with the _________ nerve
mandibular
Bartholin’s duct originates from what salivary gland?
sublingual gland
Cells in the periodontal ligament that is a neural crest origin (3)
fibroblast
osteoblast
cementoblast
Sigmoid pattern of pH in dental plaque after a sucrose rinse
Stephan’s curve