H&N Glandular Tissue/Lymphatics

Question 1

t/f:
the retropharyngeal lymph nodes drain the pharynx, palate, paranasal sinuses, and the nasal cavity. all of these deep nodes of the head drain into the superior deep cervical lymph nodes of the neck

Answer 1

true

Question 2

dental professional must be thoroughly familiar w/ surface anatomy of h&n to examine pts b/c features of the surface provide essential landmarks for many deep anatomical structures
t/f? correct? related?

Answer 2

both statement and reason are correct and related

Question 3

secretions of salivary glands are controlled by

Answer 3

autonomic nervous system (parasympathetic)

Question 4

parotid salivary gland opens into oral cavity

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opposite 2nd max molar

Question 5

t/f:
lymphatic’s are portion of immune system, and help to fight disease processes. another component of the lymphatic system is the thymus gland b/c works within immune system

Answer 5

first true; second false

Question 6

glands of von ebner

Answer 6

are serous salivary glands
are minor salivary glands
wash the taste buds
(all of above)

Question 7

parotid salivary gland is

Answer 7

serous

Question 8

t/f:
thyroid gland produces thyroxine, which it secretes directly into blood. thyroxine is a hormone that stimulates the metabolic rate

Answer 8

both statements true

Question 9

sublingual salivary glands are

Answer 9

mostly mucous

Question 10

salivary gland opens into mouth w/ most ducts

Answer 10

sublingual

Question 11

accumulation of food in left vestibule might suggest malfunction of which muscle

Answer 11

buccinator

Question 12

glands are a type of

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epithelial tissue

Question 13

gland located on surface of masseter muscle behind ramus of mandible and on medial side of ramus

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parotid

Question 14

duct of gland opens opposite max 2nd molar

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parotid

Question 15

majority of salivary secretions comes from the

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submandibular gland

Question 16

the sub maxillary gland is a

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mixed gland

Question 17

cluster of lymph nodes along the drainage route for almost all mand post teeth?

Answer 17

submandibular

Question 18

parotid gland supplied by nerve from the

Answer 18

octic ganglion

Question 19

type of lymphatic vessel in which lymph flows into lymph node called

Answer 19

afferent vessel

Question 20

t/f:
lymphatics of right side of h&n converge by way of the right jugular trunk. then these lymphatics join the lymphatics from the right arm and thorax to form thoracic duct

Answer 20

first true; second false

Question 21

lymph node drains lymph from particular region is

Answer 21

primary node

Question 22

primary and secondary nodes that drain buccal mucosal tissues

Answer 22

buccal and mandibular; submandibular

Question 23

max ant. teeth and assco tissues drained into the

Answer 23

submandibular nodes

Question 24

structures found in pterygomandibular space?

Answer 24

inferior alveolar nerve
inferior alveolar artery
sphenomandibular ligament

Question 25

palatine tonsils and lingual tonsils drained into the

Answer 25

superior deep cervical

Question 26

secondary node for base of tongue drain into the

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inferior deep cervical nodes

Question 27

mand 1st and 2nd molars drained into the

Answer 27

submandibular

Question 28

upper lip drained into the

Answer 28

submandibular nodes

Question 29

pharyngeal tonsils drain into the

Answer 29

superior deep cervical nodes

Question 30

secondary nodes of the deep parotid nodes are

Answer 30

inferior deep cervical nodes

Question 31

nodes located in infraorbital region called

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malar nodes

Question 32

mand incisors and assoc tissues drain into

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submental lymph nodes

Question 33

secondary node for posterior hard palate

Answer 33

inferior deep cervical

Question 34

max 3rd molars drain into the ___ lymph nodes

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superior deep cervical

Question 35

jugulo-omohyoid lymph node is a prominent node of the

Answer 35

inferior deep cervicals

Question 36

another name for the transverse cervical nodes

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supraclavicular

Question 37

t/f: lymphatics on right side of h&n converge by way of right jugular trunk, joining lymphatics from right arm and thorax to form right thoracic duct

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false

Question 38

t/f: | tonsils are located along lympatic vessels

Answer 38

false

Question 39

secondary nodes for tooth number 8 is

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superior deep cervical nodes

Question 40

tonsil masses located btwn ant and post faucial pillars are

Answer 40

palatine tonsils

Question 41

another name for adenoids is

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pharyngeal

Question 42

in healthy pt, thyroid gland

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consists of 2 lobes connected by an isthmus

Question 43

gland has a duct that usually opens on inner surface of cheek, opposite 2nd max molar

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parotid

Question 44

nerves travels through parotid gland but not involved in its innervation

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facial nerve

Question 45

oral landmark marks opening of submandibular duct

Answer 45

sublingual caruncle

Question 46

mand incisors and assoc tissues drain to which tertiary nodes

Answer 46

inferior deep cervical nodes

Question 47

blood vessels supplies parotid salivary gland

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external carotid artery

Question 48

block drainage of saliva from duct

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sialolith formation

Question 49

correct concerning pterygoid plexus of veins

Answer 49

injury leads to hematoma

Question 50

stensen's ducts assoc with

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parotid gland

Question 51

secondary node for body of tongue drain into

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superior deep cervical lymph nodes

Question 52

secondary nodes for tip of tongue are

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submandibular are deep cervical nodes

Question 53

Wharton's duct assoc w/

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submandibular gland

Question 54

facial and lingual arteries supply ____ glands

Answer 54

submandibular

Question 55

innervation of sublingual gland

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chorda tympani and 7th cn

Question 56

lacrimal gland innervated by

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greater petrosal | lacrimal

Question 57

minor salivary glands innervated

Answer 57

7th cn

Question 58

muscle needs to be made more prominent on pt to achieve effective palapation of region where superior deep cervical lymph nodes are located

Answer 58

sternocleidomastoid

Question 59

max 3rd molars secondary nodes drain into

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inferior deep cervical

Question 60

lymph nodes considered part of facial lymph nodes

Answer 60

malar, buccal, nasolabial, and mandibular

Question 61

submandibular duct opens ino mouth

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on sublingual caruncle

Question 62

external jugular lymph nodes located

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along external jugular vein

Question 63

unencapsulated gland

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sublingual

Question 64

lymph nodes when involved in the metastasis of cancer are

Answer 64

usualy bony hard

Question 65

lymph nodes initially affected in pt who develops an infection in lower lip after trauma from an accident

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submental

Question 66

thymus gland is an ___ gland

Answer 66

endocrine

Question 67

mandibular teeth are vascularized by branches of which arteries

Answer 67

maxillary

Question 68

primary node for apex of tongue is drained into

Answer 68

submental

Question 69

parathyroid hormone regulates

Answer 69

calcium phosphorus (both of these)

Question 70

t/f: blood vessels are more numerous than lymphatic vessels in the h&n; however, the venous vessels mainly parallel the lymphatic vessels in location

Answer 70

first false; second true

Question 71

lower calcium level in blood will release _____ in blood stream

Answer 71

calcitonin

Question 72

sublingual salivary gland is an encapsulated major salivary gland

Answer 72

false

Question 73

salivary gland most commonly involved in stone formation

Answer 73

submandibular

Question 74

primary node for anterior hard palate are drained into the

Answer 74

retropharyngeal | submandibular

Question 75

lymph nodes receives lymphatic drainage from max teeth

Answer 75

submandibular

Question 76

hormone regulates calcium and phosphorus levels

Answer 76

parathyroid

Question 77

nerves serves parotid salivary gland and can be affected by medication, thus causing xerostomia

Answer 77

glossopharyngeal

Question 78

lymphocytes produced by thymus gland is

Answer 78

t-lymphocytes

Question 79

artery of h&n provides most reliable arterial pulse of body

Answer 79

common carotid

Question 80

secondary nodes for soft palate drained into

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inferior deep cervical

Question 81

damage to facial nerve within parotid salivary gland w/ local anesthesia may cause

Answer 81

temporary facial paralysis

Question 82

floor of mouth and tongue both receive their blood supply by way of

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lingual artery

Question 83

secondary node for tooth # 25

Answer 83

deep cervicals | submandibular

Question 84

nerve exits cranium through foramen ovale

Answer 84

mandibular

Question 85

raise calcium level in blood, body will release ___ in blood stream

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PTH

Question 86

arteries branch of max artery

Answer 86

inferior alveolar

Question 87

parotid duct pierces which muscle before entry into oral cavity

Answer 87

buccinator

Question 88

goiters assoc w/

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thyroid gland