Sensory Organs: Tongue Anatomy and Functions

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Which part of the tongue is attached to the hyoid and mandible?

Apex

Body

Root (correct)

Dorsum

What is the primary function of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

Gustation

Deglutition

Articulation

Mastication (correct)

What is the shape of the lingual papillae found on the anterior 2/3 of the dorsum of the tongue?

Nipple-shaped (correct)

Flat

Round

Conical

What is the name of the groove that divides the tongue into right and left halves?

Median sulcus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pit found at the apex of the tongue?

Foramen cecum Signup and view all the answers

How many parts does the tongue have, according to the classification?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth?

Endolymph Signup and view all the answers

Which artery arises from the first part of the subclavian artery and ascends into the cranial cavity?

Vertebral Artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ampullae of the semicircular ducts?

Detecting angular acceleration Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the muscle that divides the subclavian artery into three parts?

Anterior scalene muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cochlea contains the organ of Corti?

Scala media Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the carotid sinus?

Regulation of blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the right subclavian artery?

Brachiocephalic trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the carotid body?

Vagus nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery?

The internal carotid artery participates in the formation of the circulus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the polygonal anastomosis between four arteries?

Circle of Willis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the inflammatory disease that affects the medium-sized arteries, especially the temporal artery?

Giant cell arteritis Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population has a complete circle of Willis?

18% Signup and view all the answers

What structure projects into the venous sinuses to form arachnoid villi?

Arachnoid mater Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is responsible for perceiving sensations, commanding skilled movements, and providing awareness of emotions?

Cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the language function disturbance characterized by the patient hearing but not understanding?

Wernicke's aphasia Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the subarachnoid space?

To separate the arachnoid mater from the pia mater Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the triangular area bounded by the medial angle of the eye and nose, and the upper lip?

Dangerous Triangle of the Face Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the classification system used to describe the functional areas of the cerebrum?

Brodmann classification Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the membrane that closely invests the brain, covering the gyri and descending into the deepest sulci?

Pia mater Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins?

Retromandibular Vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein that receives blood from the brain, face, and neck?

Internal Jugular Vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the system that includes the brain and spinal cord?

Central Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a central venous line?

To give fluids or medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Nervous System?

To process sensory information Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the venue that allows communication of the cranial venous sinuses with veins outside the skull?

Emissary Veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the complication that can occur during catheterization of the internal jugular vein?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the layer of the scalp that contains emissary veins?

Dura Mater Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the system that includes nerves, ganglia, and sensory receptors?

Peripheral Nervous System Signup and view all the answers