Microbiology and Pathology Quiz 2

Which organism is considered a commensal resident of the healthy oral cavity?

Which bacterium is most strongly associated with initiation of smooth-surface dental caries?

A facultative anaerobic bacterium is best described as one that:

Within dental plaque, bacteria embedded in a biofilm matrix gain what key advantage?

Which is a typical property of bacterial exotoxins?

In acute pyogenic infection, which leukocyte predominates early in the exudate?

Fluid from a superficial skin blister caused by mild friction is best described as:

Which is a hallmark feature of a granuloma?

Allergic contact dermatitis from nickel-containing jewelry is an example of:

Which disease is best classified as a systemic autoimmune disorder?

Oral lesions of tuberculosis most commonly appear as:

A solitary, firm, painless ulcer on the lip that heals spontaneously in a few weeks is characteristic of:

Which condition most strongly predisposes to oral candidiasis?

Which is a major modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?

Long-standing poorly controlled diabetes mellitus is most strongly associated with which oral finding?

Which feature most strongly suggests a benign neoplasm?

“Carcinoma in situ” of oral epithelium is best defined as:

Carcinomas typically metastasize first via:

The single most important behavioral risk factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma in many populations is:

A patient with advanced carcinoma shows severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and malaise despite adequate caloric intake. This syndrome is termed: