Study of articulations and special ligaments, Study of teeth, palate and salivary glands

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
   • A) Optic nerve (II)
   • B) Olfactory nerve (I)
   • C) Trigeminal nerve (V)
   • D) Vagus nerve (X)
     Answer: B) Olfactory nerve (I)
2. Which artery supplies blood to the brain?
   • A) External carotid artery
   • B) Internal carotid artery
   • C) Vertebral artery
   • D) Both B and C
     Answer: D) Both B and C
3. Where are the deep cervical lymph nodes located?
   • A) Along the external jugular vein
   • B) Along the internal jugular vein
   • C) Within the carotid sheath
   • D) In the jugular furrow
     Answer: B) Along the internal jugular vein
4. Which muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles?
   • A) Sternocleidomastoid muscle
   • B) Scalene muscles
   • C) Platysma muscle
   • D) Cricothyroid muscle
     Answer: A) Sternocleidomastoid muscle
5. Which cranial nerve controls tongue movements?
   • A) Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
   • B) Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
   • C) Facial nerve (VII)
   • D) Vagus nerve (X)
     Answer: A) Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
6. The trachea is reinforced with:
   • A) Cartilage rings
   • B) Smooth muscle
   • C) Elastic fibers
   • D) Adipose tissue
     Answer: A) Cartilage rings
7. The esophagus transports food via:
   • A) Peristalsis
   • B) Antiperistalsis
   • C) Diffusion
   • D) Active transport
     Answer: A) Peristalsis
8. Which lymph nodes drain the nasal cavity and lateral orbit?
   • A) Submental nodes
   • B) Submandibular nodes
   • C) Parotid nodes
   • D) Deep cervical nodes
     Answer: C) Parotid nodes
9. The carotid sheath contains all of the following EXCEPT:
   • A) Common carotid artery
   • B) Internal jugular vein
   • C) Vagus nerve (CN X)
   • D) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
     Answer: D) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
10. The __________ artery supplies blood to the face and neck.
    • A) Internal carotid
    • B) External carotid
    • C) Vertebral
    • D) Subclavian
      Answer: B) External carotid

True/False Statements

1. The optic nerve (II) is responsible for the sense of smell. (False)
2. The internal jugular vein collects blood from the brain. (True)
3. The submental lymph nodes drain the chin. (True)
4. The sternocleidomastoid muscle assists in elevating the ribs during respiration. (False)
5. The vagus nerve (X) controls the functions of the heart and digestive tract. (True)
6. The trachea is composed of smooth muscle. (False)
7. The esophagus transports food via active transport. (False)
8. The parotid lymph nodes drain the cheeks and lips. (False)
9. The hypoglossal nerve (XII) controls eye movements. (False)
10. The carotid sheath contains the common carotid artery and internal jugular vein. (True)

Fill in the Blanks

1. The __________ nerve (VIII) is responsible for hearing and balance.
   Answer: Vestibulocochlear
2. The __________ carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries.
   Answer: Common
3. The __________ lymph nodes are located along the internal jugular vein.
   Answer: Deep cervical
4. The __________ muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles.
   Answer: Sternocleidomastoid
5. The __________ nerve (XII) controls tongue movements.
   Answer: Hypoglossal
6. The trachea conducts air to the __________.
   Answer: Lungs
7. The esophagus connects the throat to the __________.
   Answer: Stomach
8. The __________ lymph nodes drain the nasal cavity and lateral orbit.
   Answer: Parotid
9. The carotid sheath contains the __________ jugular vein.
   Answer: Internal
10. The __________ artery supplies blood to the brain.
    Answer: Internal carotid