Intermediate Oropharynx Quiz
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Q1. Which muscle forms the core of the palatoglossal arch?
- Salpingopharyngeus
- Stylopharyngeus
- Palatopharyngeus
- Palatoglossus
Q2. Which muscle forms the core of the palatopharyngeal arch?
- Mylohyoid
- Genioglossus
- Palatopharyngeus
- Palatoglossus
Q3. Which muscle forms a major part of the posterior and lateral wall of the upper oropharynx?
- Lateral pterygoid
- Superior pharyngeal constrictor
- Cricothyroid
- Masseter
Q4. Which nerve provides both general sensation and taste to the posterior one-third of the tongue?
- Lingual nerve alone
- Greater palatine nerve
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve
Q5. Which artery is a major source of blood supply to the palatine tonsil?
- Central retinal artery
- Tonsillar branch of the facial artery
- Inferior alveolar artery
- Vertebral artery
Q6. Which vein is clinically important near the lateral surface of the palatine tonsil?
- External jugular vein within the tonsillar capsule
- Great cerebral vein
- Paratonsillar vein
- Retromandibular vein within the tongue
Q7. Which lymph node is classically associated with drainage from the palatine tonsil?
- Popliteal lymph node
- Submental lymph node only
- Jugulodigastric lymph node
- Preauricular lymph node only
Q8. Which nerve lies close to the tonsillar bed and may be vulnerable during tonsil surgery?
- Phrenic nerve
- Glossopharyngeal nerve
- Long thoracic nerve
- Optic nerve
Q9. Which lymphoid tissue is located on the posterior one-third of the tongue within the oropharyngeal region?
- Pharyngeal tonsil
- Thymus
- Tubal tonsil only
- Lingual tonsil
Q10. Which action helps narrow the oropharyngeal isthmus during swallowing?
- Abduction of the vocal folds
- Approximation of the palatoglossal arches by palatoglossus
- Opening of the pharyngotympanic tube only
- Depression of the mandible by lateral pterygoid