Saliva: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Saliva

Sample item

What is a major salivary function?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Buffer acids

This item reviews Saliva; Buffer acids is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Carry oxygen

    Carry oxygen is not supported by the scenario.

  • B. Produce enamel

    Produce enamel does not fit the stated pattern.

  • C. Form bone

    Form bone is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Buffer acids (correct)

    Correct. Buffer acids fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Buffer acids. This item reviews Saliva; Buffer acids is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Carry oxygen" not the answer?

Carry oxygen is not supported by the scenario.

Why is "Produce enamel" not the answer?

Produce enamel does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Form bone" not the answer?

Form bone is plausible but not the single best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Saliva in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Buffer acids fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Saliva?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.