Slido Questions

Question 1

Which of the following structures is found in both the superior mediastinum and the middle mediastinum?
a) left recurrent laryngeal nerve
b) thoracic duct
c) right phrenic nerve
d) thymus gland

Answer 1

c) right phrenic nerve

Question 2

Select the CORRECT statement about the thoracic splanchnic nerves:
a) carry innervation to the thoracic organs with results including increased heart rate
b) contain pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons originating in the thoracic region
c) provide direct innervation to all target organs and tissues (e.g., kidneys)
d) include parasympathetic neurons that synapse in pre vertebral (collateral) ganglia

Answer 2

b) contain pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons originating in the thoracic region

Question 3

The pterion is a weak point near the temple where 4 bones of the neurocranium meet to form an H-shaped junction. Which of these bones is NOT involved?
a) sphenoid bone
b) frontal bone
c) temporal bone
d) occipital bone

Answer 3

d) occipital bone

Question 4

Select the base of skull opening from the options below that is found in the cranial fossa that is NOT formed by any part of the sphenoid bone.
a) foramen magnum
b) foramina of the cribriform plate
c) foramen lacerum
d) foramen spinosum

Answer 4

a) foramen magnum

Question 5

Select the cranial nerve(s) that does/do NOT pass through a foramen or fissure associated with the sphenoid bone.
a) olfactory nerve
b) oculomotor nerve
c) optic nerve
d) opthalmic nerve

Answer 5

a) olfactory nerve

Question 6

While skating at Parc La Fontaine, your friend complains of double vision. When you look at their eyes, you notice that the right eye is deviated to the left. Damage to which of these nerves would explain this resting eye position?
a) trochlear nerve
b) abducens nerve
c) optic nerve
d) oculomotor nerve

Answer 6

b) abducens nerve

Question 7

Select the true statement about the face and muscles of facial expression:
a) all muscles of facial expression are innervated by the mandibular division of CN V
b) orbicularis oculi and buccinator are two muscles that intersect at the modiolus
c) the face receives all its blood supply from branches of the external carotid artery
d) buccinator plays an important role in chewing food despite not moving the mandible

Answer 7

d) buccinator plays an important role in chewing food despite not moving the mandible

Question 8

Which muscle(s) of facial expression is/are skeptical baby clearly contracting to make the face shown here:
a) corrugator supercili
b) orbicularis oris
c) zygomaticus major
d) buccinator

Answer 8

a) corrugator supercili
b) orbicularis oris

Question 9

Which cardiac valve is found between two heart chambers containing oxygenated (a.k.a., oxygen-rich) blood?
a) Aortic valve
b) Pulmonary valve
c) Tricuspid valve
d) Bicuspid valve

Answer 9

d) bicuspid valve

Question 10

Pericardiocentesis involves draining excess fluid from the pericardial cavity with a needle. Which of these layers would NOT be pierced during this procedure? Select all that apply!
a) Fibrous pericardium
b) Serous parietal pericardium
c) Serous visceral pericardium
d) Pericardial adipose (fat)

Answer 10

c) serous parietal pericardium

Question 11

Which of these bones does NOT contribute to the lateral wall of the nasal cavity?
a) Ethmoid
b) Vomer
c) Lacrimal
d) Palatine

Answer 11

b) vomer

Question 12

A mucocele is a benign lesion that can expand within the paranasal sinuses. If your patient has a mucocele blocking the opening on the floor of one of their semilunar hiatuses, which paranasal sinus(es) would be unable to drain?
a) Frontal sinus
b) Sphenoidal sinus
c) Maxillary sinus
d) Anterior ethmoidal air cells

Answer 12

c) maxillary sinus

Question 13

Which of the following structures is NOT involved in transmitting visceral motor innervation to one or more of the major salivary glands?
a) Chorda tympani
b) Submandibular ganglion
c) Hypoglossal nerve
d) Otic ganglion

Answer 13

c) hypoglossal nerve

Question 14

OUCH! Your coffee / tea was way too hot, and you burnt the roof of your mouth! Which of these nerves carries the MAJORITY of general sensation from this area?
a) Greater palatine nerve
b) Lingual nerve
c) Lesser palatine nerve
d) Nasopalatine nerve

Answer 14

a) greater palatine nerve

Question 15

Select the translation / gliding movement of the head of the mandible at the temporomandibular joint that occurs during closing of the mouth:
a) Elevation
b) Retraction
c) Depression
d) Protrusion

Answer 15

b) retraction

Question 16

A dentist injects a local anesthetic in a patient’s mouth to freeze the maxillary teeth during a routine dental procedure. Which of the following accurately describes the intended target of this nerve block?
a) Branches of a mixed division of CN V
b) A nerve that enters the mandibular foramen
c) A nerve that also carries special sensation
d) Branches of the second division of CN V

Answer 16

d) branches of the second division of CN V

Question 17

Say AHH! Which of these muscles are found deep to the posterior arches visible at the back of your throat?
a) Palatoglossus
b) Levator veli palatini
c) Stylopharyngeus
d) Palatopharyngeus

Answer 17

d) palatopharyngeus

Question 18

Imagine you are an opera singer who has just finished singing the last note of a long, beautiful aria! Which of these pairs of intrinsic laryngeal muscles will contract as you take a big, deep inhale at the end of the song?
a) Posterior cricoarytenoid
b) Cricothyroid
c) Thyroarytenoid
d) Transverse arytenoid

Answer 18

a) posterior cricoarytenoid