PHARYNX, PALATE AND TONGUE - Practise Quiz

Question 1

The oral part of the pharynx communicates directly with the:
A. Oral cavity, nasal cavity and laryngopharynx
B. Oral cavity and laryngopharynx only
C. Oral cavity, tympanic cavity and larynx
D. Oral cavity, esophagus and nasal cavity
E. Anterior portions of nasal passages only

Answer 1

A. Oral cavity, nasal cavity and laryngopharynx

Question 2

The lowermost portion of the pharynx is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A.	Oropharynx
B.	Nasopharynx
C.	Laryngopharynx
D.	Pharyngeal tonsils
E.	Palatine tonsils

Answer 2

C. Laryngopharynx

Question 3

3. The posterior surface of the nasopharynx contains the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   tonsils. 
A.	Palatine
B.	Oral
C.	Lingual
D.	Pharyngeal
E.	Laryngeal

Answer 3

D. Pharyngeal

Question 4

4. What connects the throat with the middle ear so that air pressure can be equalized on the eardrum?
A.	Tracheolas
B.	Pharynx
C.	Larynx passageways
D.	Auditory tubes
E.	Nasolacrimal duct

Answer 4

D. Auditory tubes

Question 5

5. Our throat divides into two separate tubes: the trachea and the esophagus. What prevents food from entering the windpipe?
A.	The uvula
B.	The tongue
C.	The trachea
D.	The larynx
E.	The epiglottis

Answer 5

E. The epiglottis

Question 6

6. If the epiglottis does not function correctly, what might happen?
   A. peristalsis will stop
   B. swallowing will be difficult or impossible
   C. the voice box will not function
   D. one might choke
   E. acid reflux disease will damage the esophagus

Answer 6

D. one might choke

Question 7

7. The purpose of the soft palate is to:
   A. house extra taste buds
   B. sense temperature of food before it is swallowed
   C. produce saliva and enzymatic secretions
   D. provide tonsillar protection
   E. close of the nasal cavity during swallowing

Answer 7

E. close of the nasal cavity during swallowing

Question 8

8. Digestive functions of the tongue include:
   A. manipulating and mixing ingested materials during chewing
   B. helping compress partially digested food to form a bolus
   C. production of saliva and lubrication
   D. assisting in the swallowing process
   E. all of the above

Answer 8

B. helping compress partially digested food to form a bolus

Question 9

9. The tongue functions to ____________.
   A. protect the opening of the pharynx during swallowing
   B. grind and crush the food
   C. add moisture and enzymes to the food
   D. provide lubrication for swallowing
   E. position food for swallowing

Answer 9

E. position food for swallowing

Question 10

10. Protrusion of tongue is brought out by (MAN - 02)
A.	Genioglossus
B.	Intrinsic muscles of tonguew
C.	Styloglossus
D.	Palatoglossus

Answer 10

A. Genioglossus

Question 11

11. Hypoglossal nerve supplies to all the following muscles EXCEPT (MAN - 99, AP-06)
A.	Palatoglossus
B.	Genioglossus
C.	Hyoglossus
D.	Styloglossus

Answer 11

A. Palatoglossus

Question 12

12. The extrinsic muscles that aid in depressing the tongue are the: (KAR -97)
A.	Styloglossi and palatoglossi
B.	Genioglossi and palatoglossi
C.	Hyoglossi and styloglossi
D.	Genioglossi and hyoglossi

Answer 12

D. Genioglossi and hyoglossi

Question 13

13. Main arterial supply to the tongue is: (AIPG -96)
A.	Lingual artery
B.	Facial Artery
C.	Ascending palatine artery
D.	Ascending pharyngeal artery

Answer 13

A. Lingual artery

Question 14

14. The action of styloglossus muscle is: (AIPG-2010)
(2 answers)
A.	Elevation of tongue
B.	Posteriorly retracts the tongue
C.	Protrusion of tongue
D.	Depression of tongue

Answer 14

A. Elevation of tongue

B. Posteriorly retracts the tongue