50 Questions
Which structure forms the inferior boundary of the pterygopalatine fossa?
Palatine
Through which foramen does the maxillary artery pass to reach the nasal cavity?
Sphenopalatine foramen
Which nerve innervates the gingiva and maxillary molar pulp?
Posterior superior alveolar nerve
What is the function of the infraorbital nerve once it reaches the maxilla?
Numb cutaneous nerves like inferior palpebral
Where are the cell bodies of the postsynaptic sympathetic neurons located in relation to the pterygopalatine fossa?
Superior cervical ganglion
Which nerve branch innervates the anterior teeth, gingiva, and maxillary sinus mucosa?
Anterior superior alveolar nerve
What is the main function of the pterygopalatine ganglion GSA branches?
Pharyngeal innervation
Which structure is at the top of the pterygopalatine fossa?
Sphenopalatine foramen
Which nerve provides innervation to the premolars, gingiva, and maxillary sinus mucosa?
Middle superior alveolar nerve
What condition is characterized by swollen mucous membrane in the nasopharynx?
Rhinitis
Which artery supplies blood to the nasal cavity's lateral wall?
Maxillary artery
Which muscle is responsible for dilating the alar of the nose?
Nasalis muscle
What is the main clinical relevance of a deviated septum?
Impaired airflow through the nose
Which bone forms the roof of the nasal cavity?
Frontal bone
Which artery is responsible for supplying blood to the external nose?
Facial artery
What structure is missing in some populations and contributes to the nasal structure?
Septal cartilage
Which part of the nasal cavity receives blood supply from the anterior ethmoidal artery?
Anterior septum and lateral nasal wall
What is the correct venous drainage for the nasal cavity?
Ophthalmic veins
Which nerve accompanies the greater palatine artery as it travels through the palatine canal to the hard palate?
Greater palatine nerve
Which structure receives postsynaptic parasympathetic innervation from the pterygopalatine ganglion via the zygomatic nerve?
Lacrimal gland
Which artery supplies blood to the nasal cavity after passing through the sphenopalatine foramen?
Sphenopalatine artery
Which nerve receives presynaptic parasympathetic fibers from the superior salivatory nucleus via the greater petrosal nerve?
Pterygopalatine ganglion
Which artery follows the course of the nasopalatine nerve?
Septal artery
Which venous plexus receives drainage from the veins corresponding to the branches of the maxillary artery?
Pterygoid venous plexus
Which artery enters the maxillary bone along with the posterior superior alveolar nerve?
Posterior superior alveolar artery
Which structure receives its blood supply from the artery that travels with the greater and lesser palatine nerves?
Posterior palate
Which structure separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity/palate inferiorly?
Hard palate
Which nerve innervates the nasal cavity and is responsible for the lack of olfactory function in case of anosmia?
Olfactory nerve (CN 1)
Which sinus has an ostium at the top which can lead to poor drainage if obstructed?
Maxillary sinus
Which sinus has the feature of sinuses growing through time and males generally having larger sinuses compared to females?
Maxillary sinus
What is the main cause of referred pain to the maxillary teeth from the maxillary sinus?
Infection irritating nerves that go to the pulp
Which structure innervates the ethmoid air cells located in the superior meatus?
Posterior ethmoid nerve (V1)
What can happen if the semilunar hiatus gets filled with liquid in the maxillary sinus?
Nerve irritation
Which nerve primarily supplies the frontal sinus innervating it via the infundibulum?
Supraorbital nerve (V1)
"Pterygoid plexus" is related to:
"Maxillary sinus venous drainage"
Which tobacco smoke constituent combines with guanine after cytochrome p450 processing?
Benzopyrene
What is the term used to measure smoking exposure as Packs per day x Number of years?
Pack years
How does smoking affect the immune system?
Makes the body less successful at fighting infections
Which constituent in cigarettes leads to vasoconstriction of eye vessels and increases the risk of macular degeneration?
Nicotine
What is the primary addictive alkaloid present in tobacco leaves?
Nicotine
How does tobacco and alcohol consumption interact in terms of oral cancer risk?
Have a multiplicative effect on oral cancer risk
What is the main reason for the increased sensitivity to nicotine among teenagers?
Developmental brain differences
What is the primary function of varenicline (Chantix) in smoking cessation?
It is a partial agonist of the major receptor involved in nicotine addiction, reducing cravings.
What is a primary concern regarding the use of e-cigarettes among youth and young adults?
Nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes can harm brain development in youth and young adults.
Which of the following is a component found in e-liquid used in e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
According to the information provided, which of the following oral conditions has an increased prevalence among e-cigarette users?
Nicotinic stomatitis
Which of the following statements about the effects of e-cigarettes on oral health is true?
E-cigarette users develop a distinct oral microbiome compared to non-users.
Which of the following statements about the components of e-cigarette vapor is true?
The components of e-cigarette vapor have known cytotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic properties.
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about e-cigarettes and smoking cessation is true?
E-cigarettes work as a modality to quit conventional cigarettes, but their effectiveness is unclear.
Which of the following statements about the impact of brief provider advice on smoking cessation is true?
Brief provider advice doubles the likelihood of a patient abstaining from smoking.
Test your knowledge on the bony boundaries of the nasal cavity, sinuses, and pterygopalatine fossa in BMS 133. Identify the anatomical structures associated with the anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, and medial boundaries.
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