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HCl secretion and gastric motility

# Which of the following hormone's action results in HCl secretion and gastric motility?
A. GIP
B. Secretin
C. Gastrin
D. Cholecystokinin


The correct answer is C. Gastrin. 

Gastrin is stimulated by amíno acids and
peptides in lumen, distension. It stimulates
HCl secretion and gastric motility.

Other hormones of gastrointestinal system:

Cholecystokinin: Stimulated by fatty acids,
and amino acids in duodenum. Increases
pancreatic digestive enzyme secretion and
increases bile secretion from the
gallbladder.

Secretin: Stimulated by a low pH in the
duodenum. Increases bicarbonate release
from the pancreases and decreases gastric
motility and gastric acid secretion.

GIP: Stimulated by fat and glucose in the
duodenum. Increases insulin release and
decreases gastric motility and gastric acid secretion.


Viruses capable of causing cell transformation

# Which of the following viruses is NOT capable of causing cell transformation?
A. Retrovirus
B. Herpes virus
C. Hepatitis B virus
D. Human papilloma virus
E. Picorna virus


The correct answer is E. Picorna virus.

Picornavirus is an extremely small, ether-
resistant RNA virus which is not capable of
cell transformation. This virus can cause
several different disease conditions.

Diseases caused by Picornavirus include:
- Poliomyelitis
- Herpangina
- Aseptic meningitis
- Encephalomyocarditis
- Foot-and-mouth disease



Prognosis of a tooth

# Which of the following is the MOST critical factor determining the prognosis of a periodontally involved tooth?
A. Mobility of the tooth
B. Probing depth
C. Amount of attachment loss
D. Presence of furcation involvement


The correct answer is C. Amount of attachment loss.

The amount attachment loss determines
the prognosis of periodontally
Compromised teeth.

Teeth with severe attachment loss and
vertical mobility present a hopeless
prognosis and must be extracted to avoid
infection that may compromise other teeth.
The higher the quantity of attachment, the
better the prognosis.


Elevators are instruments designed to:

# Elevators are instruments that are designed to:
A. Engage the tooth coronal to the cementoenamel junction
B. Retract the crestal gingiva before forceps are used
C. Reflect a full thickness flap before forceps are used
D. Engage the tooth apical to the cementoenamel junction


Elevators are instruments used to elevate
the tooth out of its socket.

Elevators are designed to engage the root
portion of the tooth below the
cementoenamel junction.

Elevators are inserted into the periodontal
ligament space, create more room for tooth
movement, and help elevate the tooth out of its socket.