A Quiz About Anatomy

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1.

The optic nerve is made up of the
- A.
  
  Axons of the rods and cones
- B.
  
  Axons of the bipolar cells
- C.
  
  Axons of the ganglion cells
- D.
  
  Dendrites of the bipolar cells
- E.
  
  Dendrites of the ganglion cells
2.

The parasympathetic fibres from the pterygopalatine ganglion innervate
- A.
  
  The lacrimal gland
- B.
  
  The iris
- C.
  
  The parotid gland
- D.
  
  The submandibular gland
- E.
  
  The ciliary muscles
3.

The basilar artery terminates by dividing into which arteries
- A.
  
  Posterior cerebral
- B.
  
  Middle cerebral
- C.
  
  Anterior inferior cerebral
- D.
  
  Posterior communicating
- E.
  
  Pontine
4.

Which of the following arteries does not participate in the formation of the circulus arteriosus cerebri (Circle of Willis)?
- A.
  
  Posterior communicating arteries
- B.
  
  Anterior communicating arteries
- C.
  
  Posterior cerebral arteries
- D.
  
  Internal carotid arteries
- E.
  
  Vertebral arteries
5.

The Chorda tympani nerve:
- A.
  
  Is part of the nerve of the pterygoid canal
- B.
  
  Contains postganglionic parasympathetic fibres for the parotid gland
- C.
  
  Contains sensory fibres from the tympanic membrane
- D.
  
  Joins the auriculotemporal nerve
- E.
  
  Carries parasympathetic fibres to the submandibular ganglion
6.

The tickling sensation felt in the nasal cavity, just prior to a sneeze is probably carried in which of the following nerves?
- A.
  
  Facial
- B.
  
  Maxillary division of trigeminal
- C.
  
  Mandibular division if the trigeminal
- D.
  
  Glossopharyngeal
- E.
  
  Vagus
7.

The following statements concerning the maxillary nerve is correct except it is
- A.
  
  Wholly sensory
- B.
  
  Often referred to as CN V 2
- C.
  
  The inferior division of the trigeminal nerve
- D.
  
  Sensory to the part of the face
- E.
  
  Continued as the infraorbital nerve through infraorbital canal of the face
8.

The 4th cranial nerve innervates:
- A.
  
  The lacrimal caruncle
- B.
  
  A muscle that turns the eyeball superiorly and laterally
- C.
  
  The lacrimal gland
- D.
  
  The medial part of the lower eyelid
- E.
  
  A muscle that turns the eyeball inferiorly and laterally
9.

A structure that can easily be injured during ligation of the superior thyroid artery is the:
- A.
  
  Inferior laryngeal branch of the reccurent laryngeal nerve
- B.
  
  Ascending pharyngeal artery
- C.
  
  Superior parathyroid gland
- D.
  
  Transverse colli nerve
- E.
  
  External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
10.

Firstorder sensory neurons of the cochlear branch of vestibulocochlear nerve terminate in the
- A.
  
  Thalamus
- B.
  
  Occipital lobe
- C.
  
  Basilar membrane
- D.
  
  Medulla oblongata
- E.
  
  Tectal lamina
11.

The highest center of autonomic nervous system coordination is the:
- A.
  
  Thalamus
- B.
  
  Pons and medulla oblongata
- C.
  
  Cerebellum
- D.
  
  Hypothalamus and limbic brain
- E.
  
  Midbrain
12.

The motor innervation of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue is supplied by which nerve?
- A.
  
  Trigeminal
- B.
  
  Facial
- C.
  
  Glossopharyngeal
- D.
  
  Vagus
- E.
  
  Hypoglossal
13.

Which of the following venous sinuses of the dura mater drains the cavernous sinuses directly into the internal jugular vein:
- A.
  
  Sigmoid sinus
- B.
  
  Straight sinus
- C.
  
  Occipital sinus
- D.
  
  Inferior petrosal sinus
- E.
  
  Inferior sagittal sinus
14.

Correct answer about the processes of the eyeball ciliary body ring:
- A.
  
  Changes geometric shape of the lens
- B.
  
  Changes diameter of the pupil
- C.
  
  Produces humor aquosus of the eyeball
- D.
  
  Secures the arterial blood flow of the iris
- E.
  
  They forms dorsal wall of the camera bulbi posterior
15.

In what strctures of the vestibular complex are receptors for the sensations of gravity and linear acceleration located?
- A.
  
  Saccule and ampulla
- B.
  
  Utricle and semicircular canals
- C.
  
  Semicircular canals and ampulla
- D.
  
  Saccule and utricle
- E.
  
  Saccule and semicircular canals
16.

Neuroglia in the CNS that produce the myelin sheath are the:
- A.
  
  Astrocytes
- B.
  
  Oligodendrocytes
- C.
  
  Microglia
- D.
  
  Ependymal cells
- E.
  
  Schwann cells
17.

Postganglionic parasympathetic fibres are distributed throughout the head in all of the following nerves except:
- A.
  
  Tympanic branch of the IX n.
- B.
  
  Zygomatic branch of the V2 n.
- C.
  
  Lacrimal branch of the V1 n.
- D.
  
  Auriculotemporal branch of the V3 n.
- E.
  
  Greater palatine nerve
18.

Structures going through foramina:
- A.
  
  The accessory nerve runs through the supraorbital fissure
- B.
  
  The deep petrosal nerve runs through the foramen spinosum
- C.
  
  The oculomotor nerve runs through the infraorbital fissure
- D.
  
  The ophthalmic artery runs through the optic canal
- E.
  
  The second division of the trigeminal nerve runs through the foramen ovale
19.

The facial artery gives rise to branches that supply each of the regions listed below EXCEPT for the:
- A.
  
  Medial angle of the orbit
- B.
  
  Submandibular gland
- C.
  
  Region of the eyebrow
- D.
  
  Upper lip
- E.
  
  Lower lip
20.

The facial nerve:
- A.
  
  Contains only motor nerve fibres
- B.
  
  Is important for mastication
- C.
  
  Divides into five branches after emerging from the parotid gland
- D.
  
  Is important for normal blinking reflexes
- E.
  
  Innervates the orbicularis oculi via its buccal branch
21.

The vascular tunic includes:
- A.
  
  Sclera, cornea, limbus
- B.
  
  Iris, ciliary body, choroid
- C.
  
  Vitreous body, lens, retina
- D.
  
  Macula, fovea, optic disc
- E.
  
  Cornea, iris, lens
22.

The hypothalamus:
- A.
  
  Forms part of the midbrain
- B.
  
  Forms part of the roof of the third ventricle
- C.
  
  Is responsible for temperature regulation
- D.
  
  Contains the red nucleus
- E.
  
  Has nerve connections with the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
23.

Destruction of the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion would affect all of the following except:
- A.
  
  Vasculature of the face
- B.
  
  Sweat glands in the skin over the anterior aspect of the neck
- C.
  
  The dilator muscle of the iris
- D.
  
  Contraction of the thoracic diaphragm
- E.
  
  Sweat glands in the skin over the face
24.

The median and lateral apertures are the connection between the:
- A.
  
  Lateral ventricles and third ventricle
- B.
  
  Third and fourth ventricles
- C.
  
  Fourth ventricle and subarachnoid space
- D.
  
  Fourth ventricle and subdural space
- E.
  
  Third ventricle and subarachnoid space
25.

The sphenoid bone transmits all of the following structures except:
- A.
  
  Middle meningeal artery
- B.
  
  Mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve
- C.
  
  Optic nerve
- D.
  
  Internal carotid artery
- E.
  
  Ophthalmic artery