Oral Pathology For The Dental Hygienist 7th Edition Ibsen Test Bank
Oral Pathology For The Dental Hygienist 7th Edition Ibsen Test Bank
Oral Pathology For The Dental Hygienist 7th Edition Ibsen Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
4. Primitive germ cells have _____ chromosomes and are termed _____.
a. 23; diploid
b. 46; haploid
c. 23; haploid
d. 46; diploid
ANS: D
Primitive germ cells have 46 chromosomes and are called diploid, with two chromosomes for
each pair. Meiosis is a two-step special type of cell division in which the primitive germ cells
reduce their chromosome number by half and become mature germ cells. Primitive germ cells
have 46 rather than 23 chromosomes. Primitive germ cells are called diploid rather than
haploid. Primitive germ cells have 46 chromosomes and are called diploid.
5. Points of contact between the chromatid of one chromosome and the chromatid of the other
chromosome of a pair, where crossing over and exchange of chromosome segments occur are
termed
a. first meiosis.
b. second meiosis.
c. chiasmata.
d. interpolation.
ANS: C
Points of contact between the chromatid of one chromosome and the chromatid of the other
chromosome of a pair, where crossing over and exchange of chromosome segments occur, are
called chiasmata. This special aspect of the first meiosis takes place at metaphase. Crossing
over occurs during first meiosis, but the contacts between pairs of chromosomes occur at
chiasmata. Crossing over occurs during first meiosis; the second stage of meiosis is essentially
a mitotic division in which each chromosome splits longitudinally. Crossing over and
exchange of chromosome segments occur at the chiasmata, not interpolation.
9. According to the Lyon hypothesis during the early period of embryonic development, the
a. genetic activity of both of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo is
inactivated.
b. genetic activity of one of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo is
inactivated.
c. genetic activity of the Y chromosome in each cell of a male embryo is inactivated.
d. inactivated chromosome forms a structure known as the pronucleus.
ANS: B
According to the Lyon hypothesis, during the early period of embryonic development, the
genetic activity of one of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo is inactivated.
The genetic activity of one of the two X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo is
inactivated. The genetic activity of one of the two X chromosomes in each cell of a female
embryo rather than the genetic activity of the Y chromosome in each cell of a male embryo is
inactivated. The inactivated chromosome forms a structure known as the Barr body. The Barr
body appears as a dark dot at the periphery of the nucleus.
10. In DNA a sequence of thymine, adenine, and cytosine (TAC) is always matched by
a. adenine, cytosine, and guanine (ACG).
b. guanine, adenine, and cytosine (GAC).
c. adenine, thymine, and guanine (ATG).
d. a five-carbon sugar and a phosphate.
ANS: C
In DNA a sequence of thymine, adenine, and cytosine (TAC) is always matched by adenine,
thymine, and guanine (ATG). The base adenine is always bound to the base thymine, and
guanine is always bound to cytosine. Thymine, adenine, and cytosine (TAC) are always
matched by adenine, thymine, and guanine (ATG). Thymine, guanine, and cytosine would be
matched by adenine, cytosine, and guanine (ACG). Thymine, adenine, and cytosine (TAC) are
always matched by adenine, thymine, and guanine (ATG). Cytosine, thymine, and guanine
would be matched by guanine, adenine, and cytosine (GAC). The basic unit of DNA is called
a nucleotide, which is formed by a nitrogen-containing base, a five-carbon sugar, and a
phosphate.
12. Which type of RNA carries the message for translation of DNA to ribosomes in the
cytoplasm?
a. mRNA
b. tRNA
c. rRNA
d. hnRNA
ANS: A
mRNA carries the message for transcription of DNA to ribosomes in the cytoplasm. tRNA
transfers amino acids from the cytoplasm to the mRNA, positioning amino acids in the proper
sequence to form polypeptides and subsequent proteins. rRNA combines with several
polypeptides to form ribosomes. hnRNA is found within the nucleus. It is the precursor of
mRNA.
13. Genes that are located at the same level in homologous chromosomes and that dictate the
same functions or characteristics are termed
a. consanguineous.
b. chromatids.
c. alleles.
d. precocious.
ANS: C
Genes that are located at the same level in homologous chromosomes and that dictate the
same functions or characteristics are called alleles. Genes that are located at the same level in
homologous chromosomes and that dictate the same functions or characteristics are called
alleles, not consanguineous. Genes that are located at the same level in homologous
chromosomes and that dictate the same functions or characteristics are called alleles, not
chromatids. Genes that are located at the same level in homologous chromosomes and that
dictate the same functions or characteristics are called alleles, not precocious.
16. Which statement is true regarding gross chromosomal abnormalities involving alterations in
the number of human chromosomes?
a. Aneuploidy is a complete second set of chromosomes, meaning a total of 46.
b. Polyploidy is any number of chromosomes that do not represent an exact multiple
of the total chromosome complement.
c. Euploidy is a complete second set of chromosomes, meaning a total of 46.
d. Aneuploidy may be represented by trisomy and monosomy.
ANS: D
Aneuploidy may be represented by trisomy (a pair with an identical extra chromosome) and
monosomy (a missing chromosome from a pair). Aneuploidy is any extra number of
chromosomes that do not represent an exact multiple of the total chromosome complement.
Polyploidy is three or four complete sets of chromosomes. This has been described
occasionally in humans and is incompatible with life. Euploidy is a complete second set of
chromosomes, the total number being 92.
18. Which clinical syndrome caused by gross chromosomal abnormalities is associated with
bilateral cleft lip and palate, microphthalmia or anophthalmia, and polydactyly?
a. Trisomy 13
b. Trisomy 21
c. Turner syndrome
d. Klinefelter syndrome
ANS: A
Trisomy 13 is associated with bilateral cleft lip and palate, microphthalmia or anophthalmia,
superficial hemangioma of the forehead or nape of the neck, growth retardation, severe mental
retardation, polydactyly of the hands and feet, clenching of the fist with the thumb under the
fingers, rocker-bottom feet, heart malformations, and several anomalies of the external
genitals. Trisomy 21 is associated with slanted eyes. Patients are generally shorter than
normal, and heart abnormalities are present in more than 30% of individuals. Intelligence
level varies from near normal to marked retardation. Turner syndrome is characterized by a
female phenotype. Clinically, these women are of short stature and have webbing of the neck
and edema of the hands and feet. They frequently exhibit a low hairline on the nape of the
neck. The chest is broad with wide-spaced nipples. The aorta is frequently abnormal, and
body hair is sparse. Klinefelter syndrome is characterized by a male phenotype. These patients
are taller than normal and have wide hips and a female pubic hair distribution. About 50%
have gynecomastia, and intelligence levels are lower than normal in 10% of affected
individuals.
19. The majority of patients with Turner syndrome have a _____ phenotype and _____
chromosomes.
a. male; 47
b. female; 46
c. female; 45
d. male; 44
ANS: C
The majority of patients with Turner syndrome have a female phenotype, and in the majority
of cases, the karyotype has the normal 44 autosomal chromosomes and only one X
chromosome. A normal female would have two X chromosomes: one from the mother and
one from the father. Most cases of Turner syndrome are caused by nondisjunction of the X
chromosome in the paternal gamete. The majority of patients with Turner syndrome have a
female rather than a male phenotype and 45 rather than 47 chromosomes. In the majority of
cases, the karyotype has the normal 44 autosomal chromosomes and only one X chromosome.
The majority of patients with Turner syndrome have a female phenotype and 45 rather than 46
chromosomes. In the majority of cases, the karyotype has the normal 44 autosomal
chromosomes and only one X chromosome. The majority of patients with Turner syndrome
have a female rather than a male phenotype and 45 rather than 44 chromosomes. In the
majority of cases, the karyotype has the normal 44 autosomal chromosomes and only one X
chromosome.
21. A man’s X chromosome is transmitted to _____ of his daughters and _____ of his sons.
a. none; none
b. none; all
c. all; none
d. all; all
ANS: C
A man’s X chromosome is transmitted to all of his daughters and none of his sons. The X
chromosome in his sons comes from the mother. Consequently, no male-to-male transmission
of X-linked traits occurs.
22. A mother who is a carrier of an X-linked recessive trait has a 50% risk of giving birth to a(n)
a. affected son or daughter.
b. carrier son or daughter.
c. affected son or a carrier daughter.
d. carrier son or an affected daughter.
ANS: C
A mother who is a carrier of an X-linked recessive trait has a 50% risk of having an affected
son or a carrier daughter. Both daughters and sons have a 50% risk of getting the X
chromosome with the gene for that condition.
25. Which statement is true regarding management of patients with cyclic neutropenia?
a. Preventive antibiotic therapy is instituted to protect against secondary
opportunistic infections.
b. Treatment should be done when the circulating neutrophil count is low to reduce
the risk of complications such as gingival hemorrhage and secondary infection.
c. Dental hygiene care increases the risk of opportunistic infections in patients with
cyclic neutropenia.
d. Patients are treated periodically with vitamin D to reduce symptoms.
ANS: A
Preventive antibiotic therapy is instituted to protect against secondary opportunistic infections.
Treatment should be done when the circulating neutrophil count is normal to reduce the risk
of complications such as gingival hemorrhage and secondary infection. Dental hygiene care
reduces the risk of opportunistic infections in patients with cyclic neutropenia. Patients are
treated periodically with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to reduce symptoms.
27. Cherubism
a. is inherited as an autosomal-dominant disease with marked penetrance in females
and variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance in males.
b. most frequently involves the maxilla.
c. is characterized by a unilateral facial deformity.
d. reveals a typical “soap-bubble” or multilocular appearance on radiographic images.
ANS: D
Cherubism reveals a typical “soap-bubble” or multilocular appearance on radiographic
images. It usually occupies the ascending ramus of the mandible and extends into the molar
and premolar areas. Cherubism is inherited as an autosomal-dominant disease with marked
penetrance in males and variable expressivity and incomplete penetrance in females.
Cherubism most frequently involves the mandible, but the change can affect either the
mandible or the maxilla. Cherubism is characterized by a bilateral facial deformity.
29. Which disorder affecting the jaw bones and facies is characterized by fusion of the anterior
portion of the maxillary gingiva to the upper lip from canine to canine?
a. Gardner syndrome
b. Mandibulofacial dysostosis
c. Ellis–van Creveld syndrome
d. Cherubism
ANS: C
Ellis–van Creveld syndrome is characterized by fusion of the anterior portion of the maxillary
gingiva to the upper lip from canine to canine. This syndrome has an autosomal-recessive
inheritance pattern. The gene for this syndrome has been mapped to the short arm of
chromosome 4 region 16. Gardner syndrome is characterized by the presence of osteomas in
various bones, especially the frontal bones, mandible, and maxilla. Mandibulofacial
dysostosis is characterized by a facies with downward sloping of the palpebral fissures, a
hypoplastic nose, hypoplastic malar bones with hypoplasia or absence of the zygomatic
process, abnormal and misplaced ears, and a receding chin. Cherubism is characterized by a
progressive bilateral facial swelling that appears when the patient is between 2 and 4 years of
age.
31. A patient with unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the clavicles will have which characteristics?
a. Hyperplastic paranasal sinuses
b. Short and wide neck
c. Mushroom shape of the cranium because of premature closure of the fontanelles
d. Be able to approximate their shoulders to the midline
ANS: D
A patient with unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the clavicles will be able to approximate his or
her shoulders to the midline. Various other bone anomalies can also be present. A patient with
unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the clavicles will have paranasal sinuses that are lacking or
hypoplastic rather than hyperplastic. A patient with unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the
clavicles will have a long and narrow neck because of unilateral or bilateral aplasia or
hypoplasia of the clavicles. A patient with unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the clavicles will
have a cranium that develops a mushroom shape because the fontanelles remain open rather
than close prematurely.
32. Which syndrome is characterized by intestinal polyps, which become malignant at age 30 and
after?
a. Osteogenesis imperfecta
b. Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
c. Mandibulofacial dysostosis
d. Gardner syndrome
ANS: D
Gardner syndrome is characterized by intestinal polyps, which become malignant at age 30
and after. It is also known as familial colorectal polyposis. Polyposis primarily affects the
colon and rectum and generally develops before puberty. Some authors recommend intestinal
resection when the polyps appear because their malignant transformation into adenocarcinoma
is invariable, especially with increasing age. Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterized by
defective collagen and results in abnormally formed bones that fracture easily. Nevoid basal
cell carcinoma syndrome is characterized by mild hypertelorism and mild prognathism, with
frontal and parietal enlargement and a broad nasal root. Mandibulofacial dysostosis is
characterized by a mouth that appears fishlike, with downward sloping of the lip
commissures. The facies shows downward sloping of the palpebral fissures, a hypoplastic
nose, hypoplastic malar bones with hypoplasia or absence of the zygomatic process, abnormal
and misplaced ears, and a receding chin.
33. Oral manifestations of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome consist of multiple cysts of the
jaws that are
a. central giant cell granulomas.
b. peripheral giant cell granulomas.
c. odontogenic keratocysts.
d. calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors.
ANS: C
Oral manifestations of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome consist of multiple cysts of the
jaws that are odontogenic keratocysts. These cysts vary in size; they can be very large and
have a marked tendency to recur after surgical removal. On occasion, an ameloblastoma arises
in them as part of this syndrome. They develop as early as 5 to 6 years of age in some affected
patients and interfere with normal development of the jawbones and teeth. Oral manifestations
of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome consist of multiple cysts of the jaws that are
odontogenic keratocysts and not central giant cell granulomas. Oral manifestations of nevoid
basal cell carcinoma syndrome consist of multiple cysts of the jaws that are odontogenic
keratocysts and not peripheral giant cell granulomas. Oral manifestations of nevoid basal cell
carcinoma syndrome consist of multiple cysts of the jaws that are odontogenic keratocysts and
not calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors.
34. The basic defect responsible for osteogenesis imperfecta is produced by various mutations
affecting the genes that encode type I collagen, resulting in
a. lack of otic ossicles.
b. unilateral or bilateral aplasia or hypoplasia of clavicles.
c. overgrowth of cortical bone in the midline of the palate.
d. abnormally formed bones that fracture easily.
ANS: D
The basic defect responsible for osteogenesis imperfecta is produced by various mutations
affecting the genes that encode type I collagen, resulting in abnormally formed bones that
fracture easily. Mandibulofacial dysostosis is associated with lack of otic ossicles.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is associated with unilateral or bilateral aplasia or hypoplasia of
clavicles. Torus palatinus is associated with a bony overgrowth at the midline of the hard
palate.
35. Hard, dense, cortical bone on the buccal aspect of the alveolar ridge near the maxillary first
molar would be termed a
a. radiolucent torus palatinus.
b. radiopaque torus mandibularis.
c. maxillary exotosis.
d. radiolucent exostosis.
ANS: C
Hard, dense, cortical bone on the buccal aspect of the alveolar ridge the maxillary first molar
would be termed a radiopaque exostosis. Exostoses are generally asymptomatic unless
traumatized and may be single, multiple, unilateral, and bilateral; these occur less frequently
than either palatal or mandibular tori. Torus palatinus is a radiopaque bony overgrowth that
occurs at the midline of the hard palate. Torus mandibularis is a radiopaque bony overgrowth
that occurs on the lingual aspect of the mandible in the area of the premolar teeth. Hard,
dense, cortical bone on the buccal aspect of the alveolar ridge by the maxillary first molar
would be termed a radiopaque exostosis rather than radiolucent exostosis.
36. Telangiectasias of the oral mucosa for a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
will be especially prominent in which location?
a. Tip and anterior dorsum of the tongue
b. Palate
c. Gingiva
d. Buccal mucosa
ANS: A
Telangiectasias of the oral mucosa for a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
will be especially prominent on the tip and anterior dorsum of the tongue. The palate, gingiva,
and buccal mucosa are often affected but to a lesser degree. Hemorrhage from sites in the oral
cavity, mainly the lips and tongue, is second in frequency to epistaxis. Telangiectasias of the
oral mucosa for a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia will be especially
prominent on the tip and anterior dorsum of the tongue rather than the palate. Telangiectasias
of the oral mucosa for a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia will be especially
prominent on the tip and anterior dorsum of the tongue rather than the gingiva.
Telangiectasias of the oral mucosa for a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
will be especially prominent on the tip and anterior dorsum of the tongue rather than the
buccal mucosa.
38. Early diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is imperative because of the high malignant potential
of
a. squamous cell carcinoma.
b. basal cell carcinoma.
c. thyroid carcinoma.
d. osteogenic sarcoma.
ANS: C
Early diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is imperative because of the high malignant potential
of thyroid carcinoma. Pheochromocytoma itself is a benign neoplasm that generally develops
in ganglia around the adrenal glands. The tumor is often bilateral and is responsible for night
sweats, high blood pressure, and episodes of severe diarrhea. The pheochromocytoma induces
increased urinary levels of epinephrine and other substances. Early diagnosis of
pheochromocytoma is imperative because of the high malignant potential of thyroid
carcinoma rather than squamous cell carcinoma. Early diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is
imperative because of the high malignant potential of thyroid carcinoma rather than basal cell
carcinoma. Early diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is imperative because of the high malignant
potential of thyroid carcinoma rather than osteogenic sarcoma.
40. Which syndrome is characterized by multiple melanotic macular pigmentations of the skin
and mucosa, which are associated with gastrointestinal polyposis?
a. Osler–Rendu–Parkes Weber syndrome
b. Van der Woude syndrome
c. Gorlin syndrome
d. Peutz–Jeghers syndrome
ANS: D
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome is characterized by multiple melanotic macular pigmentations of the
skin and mucosa, which are associated with gastrointestinal polyposis. Osler–Rendu–Parkes
Weber syndrome is also known as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Van der Woude
syndrome consists of cleft lip-palate and congenital lip pits. Gorlin syndrome is also known as
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.
43. Which statement about the hereditary opalescent form of dentinogenesis imperfecta is true?
a. It is associated with taurodontic teeth.
b. Teeth have bulbous crowns with a color that varies from opalescent brown to
brownish blue.
c. Large pulp chambers and root canals are seen on radiographs.
d. Roots are long and thick with periapical radiopacities.
ANS: B
The hereditary opalescent form of dentinogenesis imperfecta is associated with teeth that have
bulbous crowns with a color that varies from opalescent brown to brownish blue. Taurodontic
teeth are associated with the hypoplastic–hypomaturation type of amelogenesis imperfecta.
No pulp chambers or root canals are seen on radiographs of patients with the hereditary
opalescent form of dentinogenesis imperfecta. Roots are short and thin with periapical
radiolucencies on radiographs of patients with the hereditary opalescent form of
dentinogenesis imperfecta.
44. The basic defect found with radicular dentin dysplasia lies in the
a. stellate reticulum.
b. epithelial root sheath.
c. stratum intermedium.
d. dental papilla.
ANS: B
The basic defect found with radicular dentin dysplasia seems to lie in the epithelial root
sheath. This guides the formation of the root. The basic defect found with radicular dentin
dysplasia seems to lie in the epithelial root sheath and not the stellate reticulum. The basic
defect found with radicular dentin dysplasia seems to lie in the epithelial root sheath and not
the stratum intermedium. The basic defect found with radicular dentin dysplasia seems to lie
in the epithelial root sheath and not the dental papilla.
45. The primary dentition of a patient with coronal dentin dysplasia will appear
a. normal.
b. opaque with an amber color.
c. translucent with an amber color.
d. translucent with a blue color.
ANS: C
The primary dentition of a patient with coronal dentin dysplasia will appear translucent with
an amber color. Radiographs show a lack of pulp chambers and small root canals. Permanent
teeth present normal crown formation with normal color. Radiographs show thistle-shaped
pulp chambers in single-rooted teeth and a bow tie appearance of the pulp chambers of
permanent molars. The primary dentition of a patient with coronal dentin dysplasia will
appear translucent with an amber color rather than normal. The primary dentition of a patient
with coronal dentin dysplasia will appear translucent rather than opaque with an amber color.
The primary dentition of a patient with coronal dentin dysplasia will appear translucent with
an amber color rather than blue.
47. Frontal bossing, depressed nasal bridge, protuberant lips, and almost complete lack of scalp
hair are characteristic of a person with which condition?
a. Hypophosphatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets
b. Hypophosphatasia
c. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
d. Dentin dysplasia
ANS: C
Frontal bossing, depressed nasal bridge, protuberant lips, and almost complete lack of scalp
hair are characteristic of a person with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. The hair that is
present is usually blond, short, fine, and stiff. The skin is soft, thin, and very dry. Sebaceous
glands are also lacking. Hypophosphatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets is generally
characterized by short stature and bowing of the legs, especially if the condition is present
from childhood. Hypophosphatasia is characterized by rachitic-like changes, such as bowing
of legs and multiple fractures. Radicular dentin dysplasia is characterized by radiographs that
show total or partial lack of pulp chambers and root canals. Coronal dentin dysplasia is
characterized by radiographs that show thistle-shaped pulp chambers in single-rooted teeth
and a bow tie appearance of the pulp chambers of permanent molars. Permanent teeth may or
may not have pulp stones.
51. Each statement about chromosomes is true except one. Which one is the exception?
a. Chromosomes are located in the nucleus of the cell.
b. Hereditary units called genes are found on chromosomes.
c. Chromosomes can only be seen clearly under a microscope when the nucleus and
cell are dividing.
d. Chromosomes contain RNA, which directs the production of amino acids,
polypeptides, and proteins by the cell.
ANS: D
Chromosomes contain DNA, which directs the production of amino acids, polypeptides, and
proteins by the cell. Chromosomes are located in the nucleus of the cell. They contain the
hereditary units called genes that are transmitted from one generation to another. Each cell of
the human body, with the exception of mature germ cells, has 46 chromosomes. Half of these
chromosomes are derived from the father, and the other half from the mother. Chromosomes
can only be seen clearly under a microscope when the nucleus and cell are dividing. At other
times the genetic material is dispersed in the nucleus.
53. During meiosis, if chromosomes crossing over do not separate and both migrate to the same
cell, a germ cell with an extra chromosome results. What is the term to describe this
occurrence?
a. Nondisjunction
b. Chiasmata
c. Translation
d. Alleles
ANS: A
Nondisjunction occurs when chromosomes that were crossing over do not separate, and both
migrate to the same cell. Points of contact between a chromatid of one chromosome and a
chromatid of the other chromosome of a pair, where crossing over and exchange of
chromosome segments occur, are called chiasmata. During translation, amino acids form a
polypeptide, and one or more polypeptides form a protein. Genes that are located at the same
level in homologous chromosomes and that dictate the same functions or characteristics are
called alleles.
54. Inactivation of the genetic activity of one of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female
embryo during the early period of embryonic development is referred to as
a. Barr body.
b. nucleotide.
c. karyotype.
d. the Lyon hypothesis.
ANS: D
This inactivation of one of the X chromosomes in a female embryo was postulated by Mary
Lyon and is known as the Lyon hypothesis. The Barr body is the condensed chromatin of the
inactivated X chromosome, not the concept of inactivation of its genetic activity. The
nucleotide is the basic unit of DNA. A karyotype is the photomicrographic representation of a
person’s chromosomal constitution arranged according to the Denver classification.
57. Genetic heterogeneity can cause amelogenesis imperfecta because of its inheritance pattern
(X-linked, autosomal recessive, or autosomal dominant).
a. Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
b. Both the statement and reason are correct but not related.
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
e. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
ANS: A
Genetic heterogeneity can cause amelogenesis imperfecta because of its inheritance pattern
(X-linked, autosomal recessive, or autosomal dominant). Both the statement and reason are
correct and related.
58. Each statement is true regarding focal palmoplantar and gingival hyperkeratosis except one.
Which one is the exception?
a. Marked hyperkeratosis follows the normal contour of the gingiva.
b. The free gingiva is highly affected with hyperkeratosis.
c. Oral changes start in childhood and increase with age.
d. Oral hyperkeratinization is bandlike and a few millimeters in width.
ANS: B
In patients with focal palmoplantar and gingival hyperkeratosis, the free gingiva is not
affected. Marked hyperkeratosis follows the normal contour of the gingiva in patients with
focal palmoplantar and gingival hyperkeratosis. In patients with focal palmoplantar and
gingival hyperkeratosis, oral changes start in childhood and increase with age. Oral
hyperkeratinization is bandlike and a few millimeters in width in patients with focal
palmoplantar and gingival hyperkeratosis.
59. Which syndrome is characterized by a fusion of the anterior portion of the maxillary gingiva
to the upper lip from canine to canine?
a. Osler–Rendu–Parkes Weber syndrome
b. Ellis–van Creveld syndrome
c. Gorlin syndrome
d. Peutz–Jeghers syndrome
ANS: B
Ellis–van Creveld syndrome is characterized by a fusion of the anterior portion of the
maxillary gingiva to the upper lip from canine to canine. Osler–Rendu–Parkes Weber
syndrome, also known as hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, is characterized by multiple
capillary dilations of the skin and mucous membranes. Gorlin syndrome, also known as
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, is characterized by multiple cysts of the jaws that are
odontogenic keratocysts. Peutz–Jeghers syndrome is characterized by multiple melanotic
macular pigmentations of the skin and mucosa, which are associated with gastrointestinal
polyposis.
60. Chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate during the _____ stage of mitosis.
a. telophase
b. metaphase
c. prophase
d. anaphase
ANS: B
Chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate during the metaphase stage of mitosis. During
metaphase chromosomes are actually formed by two identical vertical halves, each composed
of either left or right, short and long arms, and half of the centromere. The chromatids are in
the process of splitting during telophase. During prophase the chromosomes are lining up
toward metaphase. The chromatids are in the process of splitting during anaphase.
62. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) contains uracil rather than the base _____ found in DNA.
a. adenine
b. guanine
c. cytosine
d. thymine
ANS: D
RNA contains uracil rather than the base thymine found in DNA. RNA also differs from DNA
in that it is usually single-stranded, and its sugar is a ribose rather than the deoxyribose found
in DNA. RNA contains uracil rather than the base thymine found in DNA. It does not replace
adenine. RNA contains uracil rather than the base thymine found in DNA. It does not replace
guanine. RNA contains uracil rather than the base thymine found in DNA. It does not replace
cytosine.
63. Gingival and periodontal disease has been reported in _____% of individuals with Down
syndrome.
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 90
ANS: D
Gingival and periodontal disease has been reported in 90% of individuals with Down
syndrome. Premature loss of teeth is seen frequently. Hypodontia, abnormally shaped teeth,
and anomalies in eruption with malposition and crowding of teeth are common findings.
Gingival and periodontal disease has been reported in 90% rather than 10% of individuals
with Down syndrome. Gingival and periodontal disease has been reported in 90% rather than
25% of individuals with Down syndrome. Gingival and periodontal disease has been reported
in 90% rather than 50% of individuals with Down syndrome.
65. For autosomal-dominant inheritance, _____ pertains to the degree to which an individual is
affected.
a. penetrance
b. expressivity
c. heterogeneity
d. consanguinity
ANS: B
For autosomal-dominant inheritance, expressivity pertains to the degree to which an
individual is affected. Penetrance refers to the number of individuals affected. The term
heterogeneity is used when a condition has more than one inheritance pattern and differences
exist in the degree of clinical manifestation for each of the inherited varieties. Consanguinity
means a family relationship and is generally used to describe matings or marriages among
close relatives, usually including first cousins.
66. For parents who are carriers of the same recessive trait, the chance of giving birth to an
affected child is _____%.
a. 0
b. 25
c. 50
d. 100
ANS: B
For parents who are carriers of the same recessive trait, the chance of having an affected child
is 25%. The risk of having a homozygotic normal child is 25%, and the chance of having a
heterozygotic carrier is 50% for each pregnancy. For parents who are carriers of the same
recessive trait, the chance of having an affected child is 25% rather than zero. Each parent
must contribute the recessive trait, and this will occur 25% of the time as a mathematic
probability. For parents who are carriers of the same recessive trait, the chance of having an
affected child is 25% rather than 50%. Each parent must contribute the recessive trait, and this
will occur 25% of the time as a mathematic probability. For parents who are carriers of the
same recessive trait, the chance of having an affected child is 25% rather than 100%. Each
parent must contribute the recessive trait, and this will occur 25% of the time as a mathematic
probability.
68. __________ is an inherited disorder affecting the gingiva and periodontium, which is
characterized by hyperkeratosis of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
a. Cyclic neutropenia
b. Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome
c. Gingival fibromatosis
d. Laband syndrome
ANS: B
Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome is an inherited disorder affecting the gingiva and periodontium,
which is characterized by hyperkeratosis of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Cyclic neutropenia is characterized by a cyclic decrease in the number of circulating
neutrophilic leukocytes. Gingival fibromatosis is a component of several inherited syndromes.
The gingival hypertrophy generally develops early in life, and within a few years the teeth are
completely covered. Laband syndrome is characterized by gingival fibromatosis, dysplastic or
absent nails, and malformed nose and ears because of soft and pliable cartilage formation,
hepatosplenomegaly, and hypoplasia of terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes with a
resultant froglike appearance.
70. A patient with _____ will have a mouth that appears fishlike, with downward sloping of the
lip commissures.
a. osteogenesis imperfecta
b. mandibulofacial dysostosis
c. cherubism
d. cleidocranial dysplasia
ANS: B
A patient with mandibulofacial dysostosis will have a mouth that appears fishlike, with
downward sloping of the lip commissures. The facies shows downward sloping of the
palpebral fissures, a hypoplastic nose, hypoplastic malar bones with hypoplasia or absence of
the zygomatic process, abnormal and misplaced ears, and a receding chin. The lower eyelids
show a cleft of the outer third, with a lack of lashes medial to it. The ears may exhibit tags,
which on occasion can also be seen near the angle of the mouth. Osteogenesis imperfecta is
characterized by a dentinogenesis imperfecta-like condition. Primary teeth are affected in 80%
of patients, whereas permanent teeth are affected in only 35% of these individuals. The
crowns, roots, and pulp chambers are generally smaller than normal. Cherubism is
characterized by radiographs of the jaws that show a typical “soap-bubble” or multilocular
appearance, which usually occupies the ascending ramus of the mandible and extends into the
molar and premolar areas. Cleidocranial dysplasia is characterized by a premaxilla that is
generally underdeveloped, resulting in pseudoprognathism. These patients have many
supernumerary teeth, sometimes even simulating a third dentition.
REF: Isolated Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate, page 202
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73. White sponge nevus is characterized by a white, corrugated, soft, folding oral mucosa always
affecting _____ mucosa.
a. attached
b. lingual
c. buccal
d. tonsillar
ANS: C
White sponge nevus is characterized by a white, corrugated, soft, folding oral mucosa always
affecting buccal mucosa. The lesions are bilateral in most patients. The whitening is produced
by a thick layer of keratin, which at times desquamates and leaves a raw mucosal surface.
White sponge nevus is characterized by a white, corrugated, soft, folding oral mucosa always
affecting buccal and not attached mucosa. White sponge nevus is characterized by a white,
corrugated, soft, folding oral mucosa always affecting buccal and not lingual mucosa. White
sponge nevus is characterized by a white, corrugated, soft, folding oral mucosa always
affecting buccal and not tonsillar mucosa.
74. The _____ type of amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by tooth enamel that does not
develop to a normal thickness because of failure of the ameloblasts to lay down enamel matrix
properly.
a. hypoplastic
b. hypocalcified
c. hypomaturation
d. hypoplastic-hypomaturation
ANS: A
The hypoplastic type of amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by tooth enamel that does
not develop to a normal thickness because of failure of the ameloblasts to lay down enamel
matrix properly. The hypocalcified type of amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by poorly
calcified enamel of normal thickness. The hypomaturation type of amelogenesis imperfecta is
characterized by enamel of mottled appearance but normal thickness. The
hypoplastic-hypomaturation type of amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by thin enamel
that is yellow to brown and pitted. It is associated with taurodontic teeth.
75. Radicular dentin dysplasia is characterized by teeth with _____ crowns and _____ roots.
a. normal; normal
b. normal; abnormal
c. abnormal; normal
d. abnormal; abnormal
ANS: B
Radicular dentin dysplasia is characterized by teeth with normal crowns and abnormal roots.
76. __________ is characterized by very large, pyramid-shaped molars with large pulp chambers.
a. Amelogenesis imperfecta
b. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
c. Taurodontism
d. Dentin dysplasia
ANS: C
Taurodontism is characterized by very large, pyramid-shaped molars with large pulp
chambers. The furcation of the roots is displaced apically, and these teeth are classified
according to the degree of furcation displacement. It is frequently found in Klinefelter
syndrome and is associated with many other syndromes as well. Taurodontism and not
amelogenesis imperfecta is characterized by very large, pyramid-shaped molars with large
pulp chambers. Taurodontism and not dentinogenesis imperfecta is characterized by very
large, pyramid-shaped molars with large pulp chambers. Taurodontism and not dentin
dysplasia is characterized by very large, pyramid-shaped molars with large pulp chambers.
77. Which term describes less than the normal amount of hair?
a. Hypoplastic
b. Hypotrichosis
c. Haploid
d. Nondisjunction
ANS: B
Hypotrichosis is the presence of less than the normal amount of hair. Hypoplastic refers to
underdevelopment. Haploid is defined as having a single set of chromosomes. Nondisjunction
is a term used in genetics when chromosomes that are crossing over do not separate, and
therefore both migrate to the same cell.
80. Oral manifestations seen with a person with Down syndrome include the following except
one. Which is the exception?
a. Fissured tongue
b. Gingival and periodontal disease
c. Hypodontia
d. Macrodontia
ANS: D
Macrodontia is a rare condition and not typically seen in persons with Down syndrome.
Fissured tongue is frequently seen in patients with trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. Gingival
and periodontal disease has been reported in 90% of affected persons. Hypodontia is a
common oral manifestation.
82. Persons with cyclic neutropenia display a decrease in the number of which circulating cells?
a. Chromosomes
b. Neutrophils
c. Phenotypes
d. RNA
ANS: B
Neutrophils are white blood cells that arrive at the site of injury; a decrease in the number of
circulating neutrophils is termed neutropenia. Chromosomes are structures located in the
nucleus of cells. Phenotypes refer to the entire physical, biochemical, and physiologic makeup
of an individual. RNA is ribonucleic acid.
83. Identify the term that describes a mating or marriage between close relatives:
a. Chiasmata
b. Consanguinity
c. Trisomy
d. Translocation
ANS: B
Consanguinity means a familial relationship and is generally used to describe matings or
marriages between close relatives, such as first cousins. Chiasmata is the intercrossing of
chromatids of the same or homologous chromosomes that takes place at metaphase of first
meiosis for the purpose of genetic recombination. Trisomy is a pair of chromosomes with an
identical extra chromosome. Translocation is a portion of the chromosome attached to another
chromosome.
84. A patient with Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome displays severe periodontal disease until the last
tooth has been exfoliated. The skin manifestations of hyperkeratosis remain present for the
life of the patient.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
ANS: A
Both statements are true. The gingival and periodontal condition of these patients regains a
normal appearance once the last tooth has been lost. The skin manifestations of
hyperkeratinization of the hands and feet remain for life.
85. What age are all of the permanent teeth typically lost in a patient with Papillon–Lefèvre
syndrome?
a. 10
b. 14
c. 22
d. 28
ANS: B
All permanent teeth are lost before 14 years of age with Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome.
REF: Papillon–Lefèvre Syndrome, page 197 OBJ: 8
86. Between the ages of and 4, what is the first clinical sign of cherubism?
a. Cleft palate
b. Bilateral facial swelling
c. Fissured tongue
d. Severe mental handicap
ANS: B
The first clinical manifestation is a progressive bilateral facial swelling that appears when the
patient is between the ages of and 4 years. A large number of inherited syndromes can
include cleft palate, but cherubism is not one of these syndromes. Fissured tongue is not
associated with cherubism. Severe mental handicap is not associated with cherubism.
87. Multiple osteomas and odontomas seen with Gardner syndrome can cause which oral
complication?
a. Teeth fail to erupt.
b. Teeth demonstrate increased mobility.
c. Increased supernumerary teeth
d. Teeth exfoliate prematurely.
ANS: A
Osteomas are present in various bones with Gardner syndrome, especially the frontal bones,
maxilla, and mandible. Multiple odontomas also occur in the jaws, and teeth may exhibit
hypercementosis and fail to erupt. Mobility is not an oral manifestation associated with
Gardner syndrome. Increased supernumerary teeth may occur in a patient with cleidocranial
dysplasia. Teeth do not exfoliate prematurely in a patient with Gardner syndrome.
88. Where is the most common intraoral site for the development of neurofibromas in a patient
with von Recklinghausen disease?
a. Floor of the mouth
b. Labial commissures
c. Palate
d. Lateral borders of the tongue
ANS: D
Tumors may arise at any intraoral location, the most frequent being the lateral borders of the
tongue. Single or multiple tumors may arise at any location in the oral cavity; the tumors are
not seen on the floor of the mouth. It is rare to see neurofibromas at the labial commissures.
Neurofibromas rarely develop along the palatal tissues.
89. In addition to the development of the neurofibromas, what is the prominent clinical
manifestation seen with a patient with von Recklinghausen disease?
a. Café au lait pigmentation of the skin
b. Spider-like telangiectases on the lips, eyelids, and nose
c. Abnormally formed bones that fracture easily
d. Blue sclera
ANS: A
Café au lait pigmentation of the skin is present from the first decade of life in 90% of patients
with neurofibromatosis. Spider-like telangiectases are clinically evident in a patient with
hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Abnormally formed bones that fracture easily are a
clinical manifestation of a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta. Blue sclerae is also seen in
patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
90. Your patient presents with hypodontia, hypohidrosis, and nearly complete lack of sweat and
sebaceous glands. Also noticeable is a lack of eyelashes and eyebrows. Which hereditary
condition is present?
a. Amelogenesis imperfecta
b. Osteogenesis imperfecta
c. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
d. Dentin dysplasia
ANS: C
The major components of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia include: hypodontia,
hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, lacking of sweat and sebaceous glands, thin hair, soft skin, and a
lack of eyelashes and eyebrows. Amelogenesis imperfecta are a group of inherited conditions
affecting the enamel of teeth and having no associated systemic defects. The basic defect of
osteogenesis imperfecta is produced by poor collagen, which results in abnormally formed
bones that fracture easily. Dentin dysplasia typically displays teeth with short roots, lack of
pulp chambers, and multiple periapical radiolucencies.
MATCHING
For each genetic definition below, select the corresponding genetic term from the list
provided.
a. Autosomes
b. Gamete
c. Locus
d. Mutation
e. Phenotype
f. Syndrome
For each clinical syndrome below, select the corresponding chromosomal abnormality from
the list provided.
a. Characterized by multiple abnormalities in various organs
b. Down syndrome as a result of nondisjunction
c. Nondisjunction of the X chromosome in the paternal gamete
d. Deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5
e. Fertilized ovum has two X chromosomes plus a Y chromosome
7. Cri du chat
8. Trisomy 13
9. Klinefelter
10. Turner
11. Trisomy 21
7. ANS: D
REF: Clinical Syndromes Resulting From Gross Chromosomal Abnormalities, page 195
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8. ANS: A
REF: Clinical Syndromes Resulting From Gross Chromosomal Abnormalities, page 194
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9. ANS: E
REF: Clinical Syndromes Resulting From Gross Chromosomal Abnormalities, page 194
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10. ANS: C
REF: Clinical Syndromes Resulting From Gross Chromosomal Abnormalities, page 194
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11. ANS: B
REF: Clinical Syndromes Resulting From Gross Chromosomal Abnormalities, page 193
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