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?

<p>Median sulcus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Foramen cecum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth?

<p>Endolymph (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vertebral Artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Detecting angular acceleration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Anterior scalene muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the cochlea contains the organ of Corti?

<p>Scala media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the carotid sinus?

<p>Regulation of blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the right subclavian artery?

<p>Brachiocephalic trunk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vagus nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The internal carotid artery participates in the formation of the circulus arteriosus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Circle of Willis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Giant cell arteritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>18% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Arachnoid mater (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cerebrum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Wernicke's aphasia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the subarachnoid space?

<p>To separate the arachnoid mater from the pia mater (C)</p> 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?

<p>Dangerous Triangle of the Face (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brodmann classification (C)</p> 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?

<p>Pia mater (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Retromandibular Vein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Internal Jugular Vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Central Nervous System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a central venous line?

<p>To give fluids or medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Nervous System?

<p>To process sensory information (A)</p> 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?

<p>Emissary Veins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dura Mater (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Peripheral Nervous System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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