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11. Orbicularis oris is a muscle of facial expression.
- AYes
- BNo
22. The alveolar wall is not included in the parodontium.
- AYes
- BNo
33. The angular vein is associated with cavernous sinus.
- AYes
- BNO
44. The temporal branches of facial nerve innervate the temporal muscle.
- AYes
- BNo
55. The oral vestibule is the space in the mouth lying between the lips and teeth.
- AYes
- BNo
66. Maxillary artery is a terminal branch of the internal carotid artery.
- AYes
- BNo
77. Mylohyoid nerve is a branch of the lingual nerve.
- AYes
- BNo
88. Tensor veli palatini muscle is innervated by the mandibular nerve.
- AYes
- BNo
99. Palatopharyngeal muscle is innervated by the mandibular nerve.
- AYes
- BNo
1010. The odontoblasts processes are located in the canalicules of dentin.
- AYes
- BNo
1111. The muscles of facial expression are innervated by the facial nerve.
- AYes
- BNo
1212. Pterygoid venous plexus communicates with the cavernous sinus.
- AYes
- BNo
1313. The temporomandibular joint lacks intraarticular disk.
- AYes
- BNo
1414. The paralingual space contains submandibular duct which is crossed with the lingual
nerve- AYes
- BNo
1515. Maxillary vein is the main draining vessel of the pterygoid venous plexus.
- AYes
- BNo
1616. Muscles of mastication are supplied by the maxillary nerve.
- AYes
- BNo
1717. Frontal sinus opens into the superior nasal meatus.
- AYes
- BNo
1818. Maxillary sinus opens into the middle nasal meatus.
- AYes
- BNo
1919. At maxillary prognathism the lower incisors overlap the upper incisors.
- AYes
- BNo
2020. The pharyngeal surface of the uvula is covered by multistratified non-keratinizing
epithelium.- AYes
- BNo
2121. The secretory portion of the submandibular gland is: serous, mucous and mixed acini.
- AYes
- BNo
2222. Parotid gland (glandula parotis) is serous gland.
- AYes
- BNo
2323. The lingual papillae are located on its back, dorsum linguae and on its root, radix linguae.
- AYes
- BNo
2424. Odontoblasts are located:
- AA. in the peripheral layer of the pulp
- BB. in the canalicules of the dentin
- CC. between the dentin and enamelum
- DD. in the periodontium
2525. Which muscle is forming oral diaphragm (diaphragma oris):
- AA. m. stylohyoideus
- BB. m. geniohyoideus
- CC. m. genioglossus
- DD. m. styloglossus
2626. There are no taste buds in:
- AA. рapilla fungiformis
- BB. papilla circumvallata
- CC. papilla filiformis
- DD. papilla foliata
2727. Odontoblasts produce:
- AA. Cementum
- BB. Enamel
- CC. Dentin
2828. Adults have __________ true molars.
- AA. 4
- BB. 8
- CC. 12
- DD. 16
2929. Teeth are composed of:
- AA. enamel, gingiva, dentin
- BB. enamel, dentin, cementum
- CC. enamel, gingiva, dentin , cementum
- DD. enamel,dentin, cementum, pulpa
3030. Which of these is not one of the three pairs of extrinsic salivary glands?
- AA. parotid
- BB. palatine
- CC. submandibular
- DD. sublingual
3131. The type of epithelium associated with the vermilion zone of the lips is:
- AA. stratified squamous nonkeratinized
- BB. pseudostratified ciliated columnar
- CC. stratified squamous keratinized
- DD. cuboidal
- EE. columnar
3232. Submandibular acinar cells secrete:
- AA. glucagon.
- BB. lysozyme.
- CC. insulin.
- DD. plasma proteins.
- EE. proteases.
3333. Loss of sensation from the temporal region and loss of secretory function of the parotid
gland would be caused by interruption of which nerve?- AA. Auriculotemporal
- BB. Chorda tympani
- CC. Deep temporal, posterior
- DD. Facial
- EE. Great auricular
3434. An elderly man presented with severe pain beneath the left eye, radiating into the lower
eyelid, lateral side of the nose and upper lip. What nerve was involved?- AA. Buccal
- BB. Infraorbital
- CC. Mental
- DD. Supratrochlear
- EE. Zygomatic
35To study the compensatory response of selective suprahyoid muscles in elevating the
hyoid bone, an experiment was designed in which the posterior belly of the digastric and
stylohyoid muscles were paralyzed by drugs. The muscular branches of which of the
following nerves must be chemically interrupted to produce paralysis in both muscles?- AA. inferior alveolar
- BB. facial
- CC. hypoglossal
- DD. glossopharyngeal
- EE. lingual
3636. Which nerve provides motor innervation to the buccinator muscle?
- AA. Auriculotemporal nerve
- BB. Buccal branches of VII
- CC. Buccal nerve
- DD. Mandibular division of V
- EE. Marginal mandibular nerve
3737. Which nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the skin of the angle of the mandible?
- AA. Auriculotemporal nerve
- BB. Lesser petrosal nerve
- CC. Buccal branches of VII
- DD. Marginal mandibular nerve
- EE. Great auricular nerve
3838. Which nerve carries postganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
- AA. Auriculotemporal nerve
- BB. Lesser petrosal nerve
- CC. Glossopharyngeal nerve
- DD. Great auricular nerve
- EE. Marginal mandibular nerve
3939. A patient is unable to wink; what muscle is affected?
- AA. frontalis
- BB. levator palpebrae superioris
- CC. orbicularis oculi
- DD. superior tarsal
- EE. zygomaticus major
4040. What structure lies deepest in the parotid gland?
- AA. External carotid artery
- BB. External jugular vein
- CC. Facial artery
- DD. Facial nerve
- EE. Retromandibular vein
4141. A deep laceration of the face in the middle of the parotid gland could affect the:
- AA. External jugular vein
- BB. Facial nerve
- CC. Glossopharyngeal nerve
- DD. Hypoglossal nerve
- EE. Lingual artery
4242. Pain elicited from an infected facial wound is primarily conveyed by what nerve?
- AA. Facial
- BB. Great auricular
- CC. Hypoglossal
- DD. Transverse cervical
- EE. Trigeminal
4343. Inability to close the lips relates to the action of which muscle?
- AA. Anterior belly of the digastric
- BB. Mylohyoid
- CC. Orbicularis oris
- DD. Platysma
- EE. Zygomaticus major
4444. Which muscle will not be affected when the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
- AA. Anterior belly of digastric
- BB. Buccinator
- CC. Medial pterygoid
- DD. Mylohyoid
- EE. Temporalis
4545. The parotid space contains all EXCEPT:
- AA. External carotid artery
- BB. Facial nerve
- CC. Intraparotid lymph nodes
- DD. Medial pterygoid muscle
- EE. Retromandibular vein
4646. The facial muscle most responsible for moving the lips both upward and laterally to
- AA. Buccinator
- BB. Levator anguli oris
- CC. Levator labii superioris
- DD. Platysma
- EE. Zygomaticus major
4747. The muscle which separates the submandibular triangle from the paralingual space is the:
- AA. Digastric, posterior belly
- BB. Hyoglossus
- CC. Mylohyoid
- DD. Stylohyoid
- EE. Styloglossus
4848. The predominant muscle most associated with retraction of the mandible is the:
- AA. lateral pterygoid
- BB. masseter
- CC. medial pterygoid
- DD. temporalis
- EE. mylohyoid
4949. At the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), hinge movements occur between the:
- AA. condyle and articular eminence
- BB. articular disc and articular eminence
- CC. condyle and articular disc
- DD. articular disc and articular cavity
- EE. condyle and articular cavity
5050. Incapacity to protrude the mandible indicates a dysfunction of which muscle?
- AA. Anterior belly of digastric
- BB. Buccinator
- CC. Lateral pterygoid
- DD. Mylohyoid
- EE. Temporalis
5151. Damage to the facial nerve near the stylomastoid foramen would likely cause each of the
following motor deficits EXCEPT:- AA. Paralysis of the buccinator muscle
- BB. Inability to whistle
- CC. Paralysis of the muscles that elevate the mandible
- DD. Inability to close the lips
5252. What bony feature of the mandible can be used to find and palpate the facial artery?
- AA. Oblique line
- BB. Mental trigone
- CC. Angle
- DD. Premasseteric notch
5353. Which of the following suprahyoid muscles would be paralyzed if the inferior alveolar
nerve was severed at its origin?- AA. Geniohyoid m.
- BB. Hyoglossus m.
- CC. Mylohyoid m.
- DD. Stylohyoid m.
5454. After the mandibular condyle is moved forward onto the articular eminence (e.g., by
opening the mouth widely), what muscle can then retract the mandible?- AA. Superficial head of masseter m.
- BB. Deep head of masseter m.
- CC. Posterior part of temporalis m.
- DD. Anterior part of temporalis m.
5555. Two nerves usually emerge from between the two heads of the lateral pterygoid muscle:
the anterior deep temporal nerve and the ______________.- AA. masseteric n.
- BB. buccal n.
- CC. lingual n.
- DD. inferior alveolar n.
5656. Paralysis of which of the following muscles would impede retraction of the mandible?
- AA. Buccinator
- BB. Lateral pterygoid, lower portion
- CC. Lateral pterygoid, upper (sphenomeniscus) portion
- DD. Medial pterygoid
- EE. Temporalis
5757. A cranial fracture through the foramen ovale that compresses the enclosed nerve, will
have an effect on all muscles EXCEPT :- AA. Tensor tympani
- BB. Masseter
- CC. Buccinator
- DD. Mylohyoid
- EE. Temporalis
5858. Which muscle is also known as the sphenomeniscus?
- AA. Inferior head of the lateral pterygoid
- BB. Masseter
- CC. Medial pterygoid
- DD. Superior head of the lateral pterygoid
- ETemporalis
5959. Forward movement of the condyle of the mandible during wide opening of the jaws is
accomplished mainly by the:- AA. anterior part of temporalis muscle
- BB. lateral pterygoid muscle
- CC. masseter muscle
- DD. medial pterygoid muscle
- EE. posterior part of the temporalis muscle
6060. The middle meningeal artery:
- AA. enters the skull through the foramen ovale
- BB. passes through a split in the trunk of the mandibular nerve (V3)
- CC. is typically a branch of the second part of the maxillary artery
- DD. supplies blood to the temporal lobe of the brain
- EE. usually arises deep to the neck of the mandible
6161. The temporomandibular joint is characterized by all EXCEPT:
- AA. A capsule strengthened by ligaments on its lateral side only
- BB. A completely flat surface for its gliding action
- CC. An articular disc
- DD. Extracapsular ligaments
- EE. Two joint cavities of different shapes
6262. There is arterial bleeding on superficial surface of the of the posterior third of the tongue;
which of the following arteries was involved?- AA. Deep lingual
- BB. Dorsal lingual
- CC. Facial
- DD. Sublingual
- EE. Tonsillar
6363. There is difficulty in swallowing due to involvement of which muscle that elevates the
tongue?- AA. Genioglossus
- BB. Hyoglossus
- CC. Styloglossus
- DD. Stylohyoid
- EE. Stylopharyngeus
6464. Cutting of the hypoglossal nerve in the hypoglossal canal would not interrupt the nerve
supply to the:- AA. Hyoglossus muscle
- BB. Genioglossus muscle
- CC. Palatoglossus muscle
- DD. Styloglossus muscle
6565. The contents of the paralingual space do NOT include the:
- AA. Hypoglossal nerve
- BB. Lingual artery
- CC. Lingual nerve
- DD. Submandibular gland
- EE. Sublingual gland
6666. A patient is unable to taste a piece of sugar placed on the anterior part of the tongue.
Which cranial nerve is most likely to have a lesion?- AA. Facial nerve
- BB. Glossopharyngeal nerve
- CC. Hypoglossal nerve
- DD. Trigeminal nerve
- EE. Vagus nerve
6767. The chorda tympani contains which component before it joins the lingual nerve?
- AA. Preganglionic sympathetics
- BB. Postganglionic sympathetics
- CC. Preganglionic parasympathetics
- DD. Postganglionic parasympathetics
- EE. Taste fibers to the posterior third of the tongue
6868. Which of the following structures is located in the vestibule of the oral cavity?
- AA. Tongue
- BB. Opening of the parotid duct
- CC. Opening of the submandibular duct
- DD. Sublingual fold
- EE. Uvula
6969. The muscle responsible for raising the floor of the mouth in the early stages of
swallowing is the:- AA. genioglossus
- BB. geniohyoid
- CC. hyoglossus
- DD. mylohyoid
- EE. palatoglossus
7070. All of the following may be found in the paralingual space EXCEPT:
- AA. Hypoglossal nerve
- BB. Lingual nerve
- CC. Sublingual gland
- DD. Submandibular gland duct
- EE. Superficial lobe of the submandibular gland
7171. Irrigation of the maxillary sinus through its opening is a supportive measure to accelerate
the resolution of a maxillary sinus infection. Which of the following nasal spaces is the
most likely approach to the sinus opening?- AA. choana
- BB. inferior meatus
- CC. middle meatus
- DD. sphenoethmoidal recess
- EE. superior meatus
7272. In assessing a deep laceration of the right side of the nose, the attending physician
determines that the cartilage on the lateral side of the nostril has been cut. What cartilage
was injured?- AA. Accessory
- BB. Alar
- CC. Lateral
- DD. Septal
- EE. None of the above
7373. The nasolacrimal duct empties into which part of the nasal cavity?
- AA. Hiatus semilunaris
- BB. Inferior meatus
- CC. Middle meatus
- DD. Sphenoethmoidal recess
- EE. Vestibule
7474. The pharyngeal tonsils, or adenoids, may become inflamed and in serious cases need to
be removed. Where would the physician search for them?- AA. In the tonsillar fossa
- BB. In the pharyngeal recess
- CC. In the piriform recess
- DD. In the roof of the nasopharynx
- EE. Upon the dorsal surface of the tongue
75A 23-year-old man comes to you complaining that he can't stop crying, i.e. tears regularly
run down the right side of his face. You suspect that one of the lacrimal ducts on the right
side of the face is blocked. You look into an endoscope to see if the nasolacrimal duct is
blocked. Into which part of the nasal cavity would you look to see the opening of the
duct?- AA. Hiatus semilunaris
- BB. Inferior meatus
- CC. Middle meatus
- DD. Sphenoethmoidal recess
- EE. Superior meatus
7676. Which structure forms a border of the tonsillar fossa?
- AA. Torus tubarius
- BB. Palatopharyngeal fold
- CC. Salpingopharyngeal fold
- DD. Lateral glossoepiglottic fold
- EE. Medial pterygoid plate
7777. The communication between the pharynx and the nasal cavity is known as the:
- AA. Aditus
- BB. Auditory tube
- CC. Choanae
- DD. Fauces
- EE. Piriform recess
7878. Most paranasal sinuses and/or air cells drain, directly or indirectly, into the:
- AA. Inferior meatus
- BB. Middle meatus
- CC. Superior meatus
- DD. Nasal vestibule
- EE. Sphenoethmoidal recess
7979. The soft palate is active in all of the following except:
- AA. Breathing
- BB. Chewing
- CC. Coughing
- DD. Swallowing
- EE. Yawning hinge movements occur between
8080. Which of the following is a normal pattern for eruption of primary teeth?
- AA. maxillary first molars erupt before maxillary canines
- BB. mandibular second molars erupt before mandibular first molars
- CC. maxillary central incisors erupt before mandibular central incisors
- DD. mandibular canines erupt before mandibular first molars
8181. Application of excessive heat to a tooth results in pain because
- AA. blood vessels of the pulp expand and cause strangulation of the tissue
- BB. excessive stimulation of a heat receptor always results in pain
- CC. all stimuli to the pulp result in a pain sensation
- DD. heat receptors in the pulp have a low threshold to pain
8282. Which of the following may cause dentin to become exposed?
- AA. erosion
- BB. root planing
- CC. dental caries
- DD. all of the above
8383. The lips:
- AA. are built of muscles and covered on the inner surface with mucous membrane, and
on the outer surface with the skin - BB. the epithelium of the mucous membrane is stratified squamous nonkeratinized
- CC. receive the blood supply from a.facialis
- DD. the intermediate zone is lined with skin with very thin epidermis
- EE. the mucous membrane is rich in glands
- AA. are built of muscles and covered on the inner surface with mucous membrane, and
8484. The tongue:
- AA. has extrinsic and intrinsic muscles
- BB. the root is innervated by n. lingualis
- CC. chorda tympani innervates gustatory the anterior 2/3 of the mucous membrane of
the tongue - DD. there are no taste buds in the papillae filiformes
- EE. the epithelium is stratified squamous nonkeratinized
8585. For the parotid gland (glandula parotidea) the following is characteristic:
- AA. it is the smallest gland between the salivary glands
- BB. is situated under the floor of the oral cavity
- CC. it is pure serous gland
- DD. ductus sublingualis major opens in canalicula sublingualis
- EE. it is mixed serous-mucous gland
8686. Which of the following combinations of skeletal muscles and nerves are true:
- AA. occipitofrontalis muscle - facial nerve
- BB. digastric muscle, anterior belly – facial nerve
- CC. stylohyoid muscle - facial nerve
- DD. genioglossus muscle - hypoglossal nerve
- EE. mylohyoid muscle - hypoglossal nerve
8787. Which of the listed are located in the infratemporal fossa:
- AA. masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid muscles
- BB. medial and lateral pterygoid muscles, maxillary artery
- CC. lateral pterygoid muscle, inferior alveolar nerve, deep temporal arteries
- DD. facial artery, masseter, parotid plexus
- EE. zygomaticus major muscle, infraorbital a., v., n.
8888. Are these statements true:
- AA. levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle is one of the muscles of facial
expression, located on the nose. - BB. the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone forms the lateral wall of the nasal cavity
- CC. nasolacrimal duct opens in superior nasal meatus
- DD. the development of maxillary sinus begins before child birth
- EE. the mucosa of the floor of the maxillary sinus is adjacent to the roots of the teeth
- AA. levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle is one of the muscles of facial
8989. Branches of maxillary artery are:
- AA. inferior alveolar artery
- BB. posterior cerebral artery
- CC. ascending pharyngeal artery
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