FREE DMD Oral Anatomy & Physiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

To initiate digestion and facilitate speech

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To store food

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To filter air

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To absorb nutrients

Question 2

What is the role of salivary glands in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

To aid in digestion and lubrication

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To store food

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To absorb nutrients

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To regulate body temperature

Question 3

Which part of the tooth is responsible for sensation?

Accepted Answer

Pulp

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Enamel

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Dentin

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Cementum

Question 4

What is the primary function of the incisors?

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Cutting food

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Crushing food

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Grinding food

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Tearing food

Question 5

What is the role of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

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To enable jaw movement for chewing and speaking

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To support head posture

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To stabilize the teeth

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To absorb shock during chewing

Question 6

What is the purpose of the uvula in the oral cavity?

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To prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing

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To assist in digestion

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To produce saliva

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To regulate air flow into the lungs

Question 7

What is enamel?

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The protective outer layer of the tooth

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The soft inner layer of the tooth

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The tissue that connects the tooth to the gum

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The nerve-rich part of the tooth

Question 8

What is the function of the tongue in digestion?

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To assist in moving food around the mouth

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To store food

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To break down food chemically

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To produce saliva

Question 9

What is gingivitis?

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Gum inflammation due to infection

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A form of tooth decay

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Tooth sensitivity

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A condition affecting only the teeth