Oral Histology MCQs
Oral Histology MCQs are tailored for dentistry students seeking mastery of tooth development and oral tissue structure. These questions focus on enamel formation, dentin-pulp complex, cementum, alveolar bone, and salivary glands. They're excellent for preparation of BDS, MDCAT, and related tests.
Q: The tissue responsible for cushioning the tooth within the socket is the
A) Pulp
B) Periodontal ligament
C) Cementum
D) Enamel
Q: Cap stage of tooth development is characterized by formation of the
A) Dental lamina only
B) Dentin matrix
C) Root sheath
D) Dental papilla and enamel organ
Q: The first mineralized structure to appear in the developing tooth is
A) Cementum
B) Enamel
C) Dentin
D) Bone
Q: The junctional epithelium originates from
A) Stratum intermedium
B) Reduced enamel epithelium
C) Oral ectoderm
D) Dental follicle
Q: The mineralization front in dentin is located between
A) Predentin and dentin
B) Cementum and enamel
C) Dentin and pulp
D) Enamel and cementum