Oral Pigmentation Quiz
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What is the definition of oral pigmentation?

  • The inhibition of pigments in oral tissue
  • The transformation of pigments in oral tissue
  • The removal of pigments from oral tissue
  • The process of deposition of pigments in oral tissue (correct)
  • What are melanocytes?

  • Cells responsible for producing keratin
  • Cells responsible for producing collagen
  • Cells responsible for producing melanin (correct)
  • Cells responsible for producing sebum
  • What is the differential diagnosis for petechiae?

  • Allergic reaction to food
  • Viral or streptococcal infection (correct)
  • Bacterial infection of the skin
  • Excessive sun exposure
  • What can cause purpura?

    <p>Infectious bacterial disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are mucosal petechiae?

    <p>Pinpoint non-blanching small red or purple spots caused by hemorrhage of capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are melanocytes?

    <p>Cells originating from the neural crest and producing melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process involved in oral pigmentation?

    <p>Deposition of pigments in oral tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes mucosal petechiae?

    <p>Viral or streptococcal infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is scarlet fever?

    <p>An infectious bacterial disease caused by streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is purpura?

    <p>Blood-filled vesicles or spots seen over the buccal mucosa, palate, tonsillar fossa or lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

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