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: Hunter-Schreger bands appear due to
A) Formation of secondary dentin
B) Presence of collagen
C) Alternating directions of enamel rods
D) Variation in dentin tubules
Q: Fibers inserting into both cementum and alveolar bone are called
A) Oblique fibers
B) Circular fibers
C) Apical fibers
D) Sharpey’s fibers
Q: Tooth eruption is aided by the
A) Dental lamina
B) Dental sac
C) Stellate reticulum
D) Reduced enamel epithelium
Q: The layer separating enamel and dentin is called the
A) Periodontal ligament
B) Cementoenamel junction
C) Dentinoenamel junction
D) Pulpal boundary
Q: Secondary cementum is primarily found in the
A) Root apex
B) Cervical third
C) Crown
D) Enamel surface