Тест: Introduction to Oral Pathology — 2 въпроса

1. What is the main role of oral pathology in dentistry?

A. To focus only on tooth alignment and occlusion

B. To replace all clinical examination with laboratory testing

C. To study diseases and lesions of the oral cavity and related maxillofacial region

D. To provide anesthetic management for dental procedures

Answer: (C)

Обяснение

Oral pathology is the medical specialty centered on diseases and lesions of the oral cavity and related maxillofacial region. It supports diagnosis, rather than replacing routine dental clinical assessment.

2. Which set of tissues best reflects the breadth of oral histology relevant to oral pathology?

A. Bone, cartilage, soft tissues, covering epithelium, glands, and dental tissues

B. Only soft tissues and covering epithelium

C. Only teeth and supporting bone

D. Nerves, blood vessels, and lymph nodes only

Answer: (A)

Обяснение

Oral histology includes multiple structural components, not just soft tissue, and specifically covers bone, cartilage, soft tissues, epithelium, glands, and dental tissues. The narrower options omit major components of the oral histologic spectrum.