EAR, NOSE, MOUTH & LARYNX, PHARYNX

Question 1

Conchae increases the surface area

True or False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which part of the larnyx occasionally conducts food and air

Answer 2

Oropharynx

Question 3

What condition occurs when middle ear infection spreads to the medial wall

Answer 3

Labyrinthitis

Question 4

What condition occurs when middle ear infection spreads to the superior wall

Answer 4

Meningitis

Question 5

Grooves between the conchae are called?

concha grooves
none of the choices
septum
meatus

Answer 5

Meatus

Question 6

Pyramidal in shape

ethmoidal sinus
maxillary sinus
sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus

Answer 6

Maxillary sinus

Question 7

The sinus that drains into the Hiatus semilunaris

sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus
maxillary sinus
ethmoidal sinus

Answer 7

Maxillary sinus

Question 8

opens into the middle meatus, on or above the bulla ethmoidalis

middle ethmoidal meatus
posterior ethmoidal meatus
anterior ethmoidal sinus
superior ethmoidal sinus

Answer 8

Middle ethmoidal meatus

Question 9

it receives the openings of the posterior ethmoid sinuses

anterior meatus
middle meatus
superior meatus
inferior meatus

Answer 9

Surprise meatus

Question 10

the bony plates of the nasal cavity increase or decrease its surface?

Answer 10

Increase

Question 11

Which is a false statement?

none of the choices

The nasal septum is rarely situated in the midline.

The vestibule is lined with modified skin and has coarse hairs.

The lymph vessels draining the vestibule end in the submandibular nodes

Answer 11

None of the choices

Question 12

Sphenoethmoidal Recess

small area above the sphenoethmoid concha
receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus
all of the choices
receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus

Answer 12

Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus

Question 13

True about the nasal septum

The upper part is formed by the vertical plate of the ethmoid and the vomer
The septum rarely lies in the midline.
All of the choices
The anterior part is formed by the septal cartilage.

Answer 13

The septum rarely lies in the midline.

Question 14

True statement about the paranasal sinuses:

Act as resonators to the voice

When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed.

Reduce the weight of the skull

All of the choices

Answer 14

All of the Choices

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a function of the mucous membrane that lines the turbinates

None of the choices

Humidifies and moistens the air

Cleans by filtering the air

Cools the air

Answer 15

Cools the air

Question 16

Which of the following are NOT functions of the paranasal sinuses

None of the choices

Prevent mucous secretion into the nasal cavity

Lighten the skull

Resonate the voice

Answer 16

Prevent Mucous Secretion into the nasal cavity

Question 17

False statement about the nasal cavity

None of the choices

The area above the superior concha is lined with olfactory mucous membrane.

The lower part of the nasal cavity is lined with respiratory mucous membrane.

The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell

Answer 17

The Lower Part of the Nasal Cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the Reception of smell

Question 18

Structures seen in the Kiesselbachs area

septal branch of the superior labial branch of the facial artery

sphenopalatine artery

all of the choices

anterior ethmoidal artery

Answer 18

All of the choices

Question 19

True statement about the Paranasal sinuses

They are lined with mucoperiosteum and filled with air.

All of the choices

They communicate with the nasal cavity through relatively small apertures.

The paranasal sinuses are cavities found in the interior of the maxilla, frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

Answer 19

All of the choices

Question 20

It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct

Anterior meatus
Inferior meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus

Answer 20

Inferior meatus

Question 21

False statement

The olfactory nerves from the olfactory mucous membrane ascend through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone to the olfactory bulbs.

None of the choices

It is possible for organisms to ascend to the meninges of the anterior cranial fossa along the sheaths of the olfactory nerves through the cribriform plate and produce meningitis.

The nerves of ordinary sensation are branches of the ophthalmic division (V1) and the maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve.

Answer 21

Nerves of Ordinary Sensation..

Question 22

The roof of the nasal cavity is formed by the following structures

nasal and frontal bones

body of the sphenoid

all of the choices

cribriform plate of the ethmoid

Answer 22

All of the choices

Question 23

Mucocoele is formed when

growth of ectopic sebaceous glands

minor salivary glands have damaged ducts

Answer 23

minor salivary glands have damaged ducts

Question 24

Tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus

lingual tonsils
pharyngeal tonsils
palatine tonsils
adenoids

Answer 24

Palatine tonsil

Question 25

Toddler trips. Laceration would usually be sustained by the lower lip upper lip

Answer 25

lower lip

Question 26

triangle of killian is found between superior and middle constrictor middle constrictor and thyropharyngeus cricopharyngeus and esophagus thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

Answer 26

thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

Question 27

When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve No tongue deviation Tongue deviates to the left Tongue deviates to the right

Answer 27

Tongue deviated to the right

Question 28

this part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx

Answer 28

nasopharynx

Question 29

blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from facial artery ascending pharyngeal artery All choices are correct lingual artery maxillary artery

Answer 29

facial artery

Question 30

location of adenoids oropharynx nasopharynx laryngopharynx

Answer 30

Nasopharynx

Question 31

Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds filiform fungiform vallate foliate

Answer 31

Filiform

Question 32

If present, this marks the occlusal plane between the upper and lower teeth vermillion border fordyce spots linea alba mucocele

Answer 32

Linea alba

Question 33

overly tight orbicularis oris will cause protracted upper incisors retracted upper incisors

Answer 33

retracted upper incisors

Question 34

The uvula when there is peripheral nerve problem pointed toward the strong side (without nerve damage) Stays at the midline regardless of side with nerve damage Points toward weaker side (with nerve damage)

Answer 34

pointed toward the strong side (without nerve damage)

Question 35

blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from facial artery ascending pharyngeal artery all choices are correct lingual artery maxillary artery

Answer 35

All of the above

Question 36

Midline tumors of the mouth can metastasize on both sides of the neck TRUE FALSE

Answer 36

True

Question 37

During an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane in an infant, you need to straighten the external auditory meatus by Pulling the auricle downward Pulling the auricle upward Pulling the auricle forward Pulling the auricle backward

Answer 37

Pulling the auricle backward

Question 38

During an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane in an infant, you need to straighten the external auditory meatus by Pulling the auricle downward Pulling the auricle upward Pulling the auricle forward Pulling the auricle backward

Answer 38

Pulling the auricle backward

Question 39

Which serves to equalize air pressures in the tympanic cavity and nasopharynx? Auditory tube Canal for tensor tympani Mastoid antrum Fenestra cochlea

Answer 39

Auditory tube

Question 40

Otoscopic examination of a patient with otitis media (intact tympanic membrane) will most probably reveal a Concave eardrum Flat eardrum Bulging eardrum

Answer 40

Bulging eardrum

Question 41

False statement about the nasal cavity None of the choices The area above the superior concha is lined with olfactory mucous membrane. The lower part of the nasal cavity is lined with respiratory mucous membrane. The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell.

Answer 41

The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell.

Question 42

Which is the lateral wall of the middle ear? Processus cochleariformis Tegmen tympani Fenestra cochlea Auditory tube Tympanic membrane

Answer 42

Tympanic membrane

Question 43

Which contains the organ of balance? Internal ear Middle ear External ear

Answer 43

Internal ear

Question 44

The chorda tympani contains taste fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue False True

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Which contains the auditory ossicles? Middle ear External ear Internal ear

Answer 45

Middle ear

Question 46

The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone? Sphenoid None of the choices Frontal Ethmoid

Answer 46

Ethmoid

Question 46

The grooves between the conchae are called? Concha grooves None of the choices Septum Meatus

Answer 46

Meatus

Question 46

True statement about the paranasal sinuses: Act as resonators to the voice When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed Reduce the weight of the skull All of the choices

Answer 46

All of the choices

Question 46

The origin of the thyroid gland

Answer 46

Mucosa of the tongue

Question 46

It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct Anterior meatus Inferior meatus Superior meatus Middle meatus

Answer 46

Inferior meatus

Question 46

Sphenoethmoidal Recess Small area above the sphenoethmoid concha Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus All of the choices Receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus

Answer 46

Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus

Question 47

Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds

Answer 47

Filiform

Question 48

Blood supple of the palatine tonsils come from ascending pharyngeal artery maxillary artery facial artery lingual artery all the choices

Answer 48

facial artery

Question 49

Ectopic thyroid tissue may be present in the upper neck mediastinum tongue all of the choices

Answer 49

All of the choices

Question 49

Palatine tonsils are found in the

Answer 49

Oropharyngeal isthmus

Question 49

Sensory nerve supple to the floor of the mouth

Answer 49

Mandibular division of trigeminal

Question 49

This part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts Laryngopharynx oropharynx nasopharynx

Answer 49

oropharynx

Question 50

This is lined by orthokeratinized mucosa

Answer 50

Palate

Question 50

Overly tight orbicularis oris will cause

Answer 50

Retracted upper incisors

Question 50

Triangle of killian is found between

Answer 50

thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

Question 50

toddler trips, laceration would usually be sustained by the

Answer 50

lower lip

Question 50

When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve

Answer 50

tongue deviates to the right

Question 50

tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus

Answer 50

palatine tonsils

Question 51

if present, this marks the occlusal plane between the upper and lower teeth

Answer 51

linea alba

Question 51

To anesthesize the right lower jaw to extract the molars, the landmarks for anesthesia injection would be

Answer 51

pterygomandibular raphe

Question 52

True statement regarding orbicularis oris

Answer 52

Overly tight muscle lead to retroclined maxillary incisors

Question 53

Location of adenoids

Answer 53

Nasopharynx

Question 54

When overly thick, it widens the gap/space between central maxillary incisors

Answer 54

Upper labial frenulum

Question 55

The uvula when there is peripheral nerve problem

Answer 55

Points toward the stronger side (with nerve damage)

Question 56

The lower part of the nasal cavity contains nerve endings sensitive to the reception of smell TRUE FALSE

Answer 56

FALSE

Question 57

Structures seen in the Kiesselbachs area: septal branch of the superior labral branch of the facial artery sphenopalatine artery anterior ethmoidal artery All of the choices

Answer 57

All of the choices

Question 58

The roof of the nasal cavity is formed by the following structures Body of sphenoid Nasal and frontal bones Cribriform plate of the ethmoid All of the above

Answer 58

All of the above

Question 59

It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct

Answer 59

inferior meatus

Question 60

False statement The vestibule is lined with modified skin and has coarse hairs The nasal septum is rarely situated in the midline The lymph vessels draining the vestibule end in the submandibular nodes None of the above

Answer 60

None of the above

Question 61

It is possible for organisms to ascend to the meninges of the anterior cranial fossa along the sheets of the olfactory nerves through the cribriform plate and produce meningitis TRUE FALSE

Answer 61

FALSE

Question 62

It receives the opening of the posterior ethmoid sinus

Answer 62

Superior meatus

Question 63

True about the nasal septum The upper part is formed by the vertical plate of the ethmoid and the vomer The septum rarely lies in the midline The anterior part is formed but the septal cartilage All of the above

Answer 63

All of the above

Question 64

True statement about the paranasal sinuses they communicate with the nasal cavity through relatively small apertures they are lined with mucoperisteum and filled with air the paranasal sinuses are cavities found in the interior of the maxilla, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid bones all of the above

Answer 64

All of the above

Question 65

False statement The presence of warm blood in the venus plexuses serves to heat up the inspired air as it enters the respiratory system the large plexus of veins in the submucous connective tissue is present in the respiratory region of the nasal cavity the presence of mucus in on the surfaces of the conchae traps foreign particles and organisms in the inspired air which are then swallowed and destroyed by gastric acid none of the above

Answer 65

None of the above

Question 66

Which of the following are NOT functions of the paranasal sinuses present mucus secretion into the nasal cavity resonate the voice lighten the skull none of the above

Answer 66

Prevent mucus secretion into the nasal cavity

Question 66

The grooves between the conchae

Answer 66

Meatus

Question 67

`The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone

Answer 67

Ethmoid

Question 68

Sphenoethmoidal recess small area above the sphenoethmoidal concha receives the opening of the ethmoid sinus receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus all of the above

Answer 68

All of the above

Question 69

The bony plates of the nasal cavity increase or decrease in surface area

Answer 69

INCREASE

Question 70

True statement about the paranasal sinuses Act as resonators to the voice When the apertures of the sinuses are blocked or they become filled with fluid, the quality of the voice is markedly changed \ Reduce the weight of the skull All of the above

Answer 70

All of the above

Question 71

NOT a function of mucous membranes that lines the turbinates

Answer 71

cools the air

Question 72

Hiatus Semilunaris

Answer 72

Maxillary sinus

Question 73

Pyramidal in shape

Answer 73

Maxillary sinus