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,Chapter 1. Oral Embryology and Histology
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1. Which of the following is the process by which the cells of the fertilized egg divide and
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form a ball of cells during embryonic development?
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A. Cleavage
B. Differentiation
C. Organogenesis
D. Implantation
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Rationale: Cleavage is the series of rapid mitotic divisions that occur after fertilization,
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leading to the formation of a ball of cells known as the morula.
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DIF: Easy L
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MSC: Multiple Choice
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2. During the first week of embryonic development, the fertilized egg becomes a structure
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called a:
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A. Zygote
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Rationale: After fertilization and cleavage, the ball of cells (morula) forms into a L
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blastocyst, which implants into the uterine wall.
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MSC: Multiple Choice
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3. The oral cavity begins to develop during which of the following stages of embryonic
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development?
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Rationale: The development of the oral cavity starts during the embryonic stage, around L
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the third week of pregnancy, as the facial structures begin to form.
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MSC: Multiple Choice
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4. The process by which the neural tube forms and begins to develop into the brain and
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spinal cord is known as:
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A. Gastrulation
B. Neurulation
C. Cleavage
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Rationale: Neurulation is the process where the neural tube forms, which later gives rise L
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to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
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5. Which of the following is the primary function of the mesoderm layer in embryonic
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Rationale: The mesoderm layer gives rise to structures such as muscles, bones, and the FT L L
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circulatory system during embryonic development.
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TOP: Germ layers
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6. The term "histology" refers to the study of:
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7. The enamel of the tooth is derived from which embryonic tissue?
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8. The development of the face and oral cavity during embryonic development involves
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maxillary and mandibular processes, as well as the frontal nasal process.
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9. Which structure is responsible for the formation of the teeth during embryonic
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10. The first indication of tooth development occurs during which week of embryonic
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Rationale: Ossification is the process by which bone tissue is formed from cartilage or
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12. Which of the following is a key feature of the histological structure of enamel?
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