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EAR, NOSE, MOUTH & LARYNX, PHARYNX Flashcards

1
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Conchae increases the surface area

True or False

A

True

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Which part of the larnyx occasionally conducts food and air

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Oropharynx

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

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Labyrinthitis

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

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Meningitis

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Grooves between the conchae are called?

concha grooves
none of the choices
septum
meatus

A

Meatus

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6
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Pyramidal in shape

ethmoidal sinus
maxillary sinus
sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus

A

Maxillary sinus

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7
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The sinus that drains into the Hiatus semilunaris

sphenoidal sinus
frontal sinus
maxillary sinus
ethmoidal sinus

A

Maxillary sinus

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8
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opens into the middle meatus, on or above the bulla ethmoidalis

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

A

Middle ethmoidal meatus

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9
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it receives the openings of the posterior ethmoid sinuses

anterior meatus
middle meatus
superior meatus
inferior meatus

A

Surprise meatus

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10
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the bony plates of the nasal cavity increase or decrease its surface?

A

Increase

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11
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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

A

None of the choices

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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

A

Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus

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13
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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.

A

The septum rarely lies in the midline.

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14
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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

A

All of the Choices

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15
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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

A

Cools the air

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16
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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

A

Prevent Mucous Secretion into the nasal cavity

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17
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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

A

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

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18
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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

A

All of the choices

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19
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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.

A

All of the choices

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20
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It receives the opening of the lower end of the nasolacrimal duct

Anterior meatus
Inferior meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus

A

Inferior meatus

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21
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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.

A

Nerves of Ordinary Sensation..

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22
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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

A

All of the choices

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23
Q

Mucocoele is formed when

growth of ectopic sebaceous glands

minor salivary glands have damaged ducts

A

minor salivary glands have damaged ducts

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24
Q

Tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus

lingual tonsils
pharyngeal tonsils
palatine tonsils
adenoids

A

Palatine tonsil

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25
Q

Toddler trips. Laceration would usually be sustained by the

lower lip

upper lip

A

lower lip

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26
Q

triangle of killian is found between

superior and middle constrictor
middle constrictor and thyropharyngeus
cricopharyngeus and esophagus
thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

A

thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

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27
Q

When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve

No tongue deviation
Tongue deviates to the left
Tongue deviates to the right

A

Tongue deviated to the right

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28
Q

this part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts

nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx

A

nasopharynx

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29
Q

blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from

facial artery
ascending pharyngeal artery
All choices are correct
lingual artery
maxillary artery

A

facial artery

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30
Q

location of adenoids

oropharynx
nasopharynx
laryngopharynx

A

Nasopharynx

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31
Q

Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds

filiform
fungiform
vallate
foliate

A

Filiform

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32
Q

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

vermillion border
fordyce spots
linea alba
mucocele

A

Linea alba

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33
Q

overly tight orbicularis oris will cause

protracted upper incisors
retracted upper incisors

A

retracted upper incisors

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34
Q

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)

A

pointed toward the strong side (without nerve damage)

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35
Q

blood supply of the palatine tonsils come from

facial artery
ascending pharyngeal artery
all choices are correct
lingual artery
maxillary artery

A

All of the above

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36
Q

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

TRUE
FALSE

A

True

37
Q

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

A

Pulling the auricle backward

38
Q

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

A

Pulling the auricle backward

39
Q

Which serves to equalize air pressures in the tympanic cavity and nasopharynx?

Auditory tube
Canal for tensor tympani
Mastoid antrum
Fenestra cochlea

A

Auditory tube

40
Q

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

Concave eardrum
Flat eardrum
Bulging eardrum

A

Bulging eardrum

41
Q

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.

A

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

42
Q

Which is the lateral wall of the middle ear?

Processus cochleariformis
Tegmen tympani
Fenestra cochlea
Auditory tube
Tympanic membrane

A

Tympanic membrane

43
Q

Which contains the organ of balance?

Internal ear
Middle ear
External ear

A

Internal ear

44
Q

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

False
True

A

True

45
Q

Which contains the auditory ossicles?

Middle ear
External ear
Internal ear

A

Middle ear

46
Q

The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone?

Sphenoid
None of the choices
Frontal
Ethmoid

A

Ethmoid

46
Q

The grooves between the conchae are called?

Concha grooves
None of the choices
Septum
Meatus

A

Meatus

46
Q

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

A

All of the choices

46
Q

The origin of the thyroid gland

A

Mucosa of the tongue

46
Q

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

Anterior meatus
Inferior meatus
Superior meatus
Middle meatus

A

Inferior meatus

46
Q

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

A

Receives the opening of the sphenoid air sinus

47
Q

Which papilla of the tongue has no taste buds

A

Filiform

48
Q

Blood supple of the palatine tonsils come from

ascending pharyngeal artery
maxillary artery
facial artery
lingual artery
all the choices

A

facial artery

49
Q

Ectopic thyroid tissue may be present in the

upper neck
mediastinum
tongue
all of the choices

A

All of the choices

49
Q

Palatine tonsils are found in the

A

Oropharyngeal isthmus

49
Q

Sensory nerve supple to the floor of the mouth

A

Mandibular division of trigeminal

49
Q

This part is not fully constricted when the muscular wall contracts

Laryngopharynx
oropharynx
nasopharynx

A

oropharynx

50
Q

This is lined by orthokeratinized mucosa

A

Palate

50
Q

Overly tight orbicularis oris will cause

A

Retracted upper incisors

50
Q

Triangle of killian is found between

A

thyropharyngeus and cricopharyngeus

50
Q

toddler trips, laceration would usually be sustained by the

A

lower lip

50
Q

When there is damage to the right hypoglossal nerve

A

tongue deviates to the right

50
Q

tonsillar tissue at the oropharyngeal isthmus

A

palatine tonsils

51
Q

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

A

linea alba

51
Q

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

A

pterygomandibular raphe

52
Q

True statement regarding orbicularis oris

A

Overly tight muscle lead to retroclined maxillary incisors

53
Q

Location of adenoids

A

Nasopharynx

54
Q

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

A

Upper labial frenulum

55
Q

The uvula when there is peripheral nerve problem

A

Points toward the stronger side (with nerve damage)

56
Q

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

TRUE
FALSE

A

FALSE

57
Q

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

A

All of the choices

58
Q

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

A

All of the above

59
Q

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

A

inferior meatus

60
Q

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

A

None of the above

61
Q

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

A

FALSE

62
Q

It receives the opening of the posterior ethmoid sinus

A

Superior meatus

63
Q

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

A

All of the above

64
Q

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

A

All of the above

65
Q

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

A

None of the above

66
Q

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

A

Prevent mucus secretion into the nasal cavity

66
Q

The grooves between the conchae

A

Meatus

67
Q

`The superior and middle plates are extensions of which bone

A

Ethmoid

68
Q

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

A

All of the above

69
Q

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

A

INCREASE

70
Q

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

A

All of the above

71
Q

NOT a function of mucous membranes that lines the turbinates

A

cools the air

72
Q

Hiatus Semilunaris

A

Maxillary sinus

73
Q

Pyramidal in shape

A

Maxillary sinus

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