1.Pleomorphic adenoma Arises from

a. Myo epithelial cells
b. Acinar cells
c. Connective tissue
d. Stem cells

2.The most common salivary gland Malignant neoplasm in bones

a. Pleomorphic adenoma
b. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
c. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
d. Adeno lymphoma

3.Commonest salivary gland tumour in children

a. Lymphoma
b. Pleomorphic adenoma
c. Acc
d. MEC

4.Commonest Site for ectopic salivary gland tumour is

a. Tongue
b. Cheek
c. Palate
d. Neck

5.Saliva is increased by

a. Cholinergic drugs
b. Anticholinergic drugs
c. Adrenergic drugs
d. None of the above

6.Xerostomia, Enlargement of salivary and lacrimal gland

a. Sicca gland
b. Sjogrens syndrome
c. Mickulicz disease
d. None of the above

7.intra oral pleomorphic adenoma usually occurs in

a. Buccal mucosa
b. Upper lip
C. floor of the mouth
d. Palate

8. In the clinical evaluation, the most significant, finding of the parotid mass may be accompanying

a. Rapid progressive painless enlargement b. nodular consistency
c. Supra mental and preauricular lymphadenopathy.
d. Facial paralysis.

9. Sialography is used to detect anomaly of

a. Salivary duct only
b. Salivary gland
c. Salivary gland & duct
d. Salivary gland tumour

10. A condition of the mouth which increases the carries activity in the oral cavity is

a. Xerostomia
b. Malignancy
c. Hairy tongue
d. Watery saliva

Answer with explanation

1. A

2. C.
Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma off jaw is more common in mandible, especially in premolar molar area this lesion originate due to entrapment of retromolar glands Within the mandible., due to inclusion of remnants of sub maxillary glands Within the mandible.

3. D

4. C

5. A

6. C

7. D
Pleomorphic adenoma occur most commonly in the parotid gland.about 8% occur in minor salivary glands, intraorally; the most common site being the palate.

8. D Parotid tumour may Cause facial palsy, while adenoid cystic carcinoma can cause multiple nerve lesions especially of lingual , facial or hypoglossal nerves.

9. C

10. A
Caries associated with xerostomia typically affect the gingival 3rd and incisal cusp tips.