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Which of the following is predominantly mucous?

 # Which of the following is predominantly mucous?
A. Parotid gland
B. Submandibular gland
C. Sublingual gland
D. Von  Ebner’s gland



The correct answer is C. Sublingual gland.

Sublingual gland is a mixed gland and is predominantly mucous. @ MuSuLi.
Parotid gland is purely serous gland. @ SerPa
Submandibular gland is mixed gland and is predominantly serous.

Embryology MCQs


# Number of somatic chromosomes in humans is:
A. 42
B. 41
C. 46
D. 44

# Which of the following is true of meiosis?
A. It exclusively takes place in somatic cells
B. At the end, same number of chromosomes are maintained in the daughter cells
C. Only two daughter cells are formed at the end of meiosis
D. Crossing over and genetic variability is enhanced

Derived cephalometric landmark

 # Which of the following is a derived cephalometric landmark?
A. Nasion 
B. ANS
C. Gnathion
D. Orbitale



The correct answer is C. Gnathion

Anatomic landmarks: These landmarks represent actual anatomic structures of the skull. E.g. Nasion, ANS, PNS, orbitale, pogonion, etc. 

Derived landmarks: These are landmarks that have been srbitrarily obtained secondarily from anatomic structures in a cephalogram. E.g. Sella, gnathion, articulare, point PTM, machine porion, etc. They are not anatomical points. 

Gnathion: Gnathion is a coonstructed point at the junction of most anterior (Pogonion) and most inferior  part (menton) of the chin. 



Process of preparing ceramic prosthesis

 # The process of preparing ceramic prosthesis from glassy ingot is:
A. Casting
B. Slip casting
C. Heat pressed
D. Copy milling



The correct answer is: A. Casting.

Dental ceramics are formed into prosthetic shapes and configurations through a variety of processes including sintering, casting, hot isostatic pressing, copy milling, and CAD CAM machining.

- Ceramic prosthesis from glassy ignots is produced by casting.

Preterm birth meaning

 # In humans, preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less:
A. Than 37 weeks gestational age
B. Than 41 weeks gestational age
C. Than 30 weeks gestational age
D. Than 38 weeks gestational age



The correct answer is A. Less than 37 weeks gestational age.

In humans preterm birth is the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. Premature birth is defined either as the same as preterm birth or the birth of a baby before the developing organs are mature enough to allow the survival of the baby after it is born.

Several organ systems mature between 34-37 weeks in the normal human fetus to reach adequate maturity. 

One of  the main organs greatly affected by premature birth is the lungs. The lungs are one of the last organs to develop. Because of this, premature babies typically spend the first days/weeks of their life on a ventilator. 

AIIMS MDS Entrance Past MCQs May 2013


# Cavernous sinus thrombosis is due to infection of:
A. Pterygoid plexus
B. Submental space
C. Maxillary sinus
D. Submandibular space

# Muscle responsible for opening of mandible:
A. Lateral pterygoid
B. Medial pterygoid
C. Temporalis
D. Buccinator