Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The neuroectoderm

a. is formed from ectodermal cells in the midline of the embryo due to the presence of underlying
paraxial mesoderm.
b. gives rise to the neural tube cells, which will form the sensory and autonomic ganglia of the
peripheral nervous system and the adrenal medulla.

c. is formed from the ectoderm cranial (rostral) to the primitive knot (Henson's node) in the midline of
the embryo.

d. is formed after the head and tail folds rotate the embryo.

e. is found in the neural folds, which fuse together to form a tube composed of neural crest cells.

____ 2. Parasympathetic preganglionic fibers are

a. myelinated.

b. found in the white ramus communicans.

c. shorter than the parasympathetic postganglionic fibers.

d. found in the ventral root of S3 (sacral) spinal nerve.

e. Both A and D.

____ 3. The event which triggers the completion of meiotic divisions of the developing ovum is
a. ovulation

b. fertilization

c. rapid increase in estrogen

d. breakdown of zona pellucida

e. none of the above

____ 4. Which of the following bones does NOT form part of the walls of the Posterior Cranial fossa
a. Occipital bone

b. Temporal bones

c. Sphenoid bone

d. Parietal bones

e. none of the above

____ 5. Which of the following muscles takes origin from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula?
 a. Long head of triceps brachii

b. Lateral head of triceps brachii

c. Long head of biceps brachii

d. Short head of biceps brachii

e. Brachialis

____ 6. The Alar ligaments extend from the

a. Dens to the occipital bone

b. Body of the axis to the occipital bone

c. Atlas to the occipital bone

d. Axis to the atlas

e. C3 to the Atlas

____ 7. Which of the following bones does NOT form a part of the roof of the nasal cavity.
a. Maxillary

b. Ethmoid

c. Sphenoid

d. Nasal

e. Frontal

____ 8. Which of the following statements is (are) true of the ear?

1) Both the Stapedius muscle and the Tensor tympani muscle act to dampen sounds and prevent
damage to the inner ear.
2) The posterior one third of the auditory tube is formed by bone while the anterior two thirds are formed
of cartilage.
3) The Tympanic branch of the Glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the auditory tube.
4) The outer one third of the External auditory meatus is composed of cartilage while the inner two thirds
are composed of bone.
a. 1, 2, and 3 are correct

b. 1 and 3 are correct

c. 2 and 4 are correct

d. only 4 is correct

e. all are correct E = all are correct

____ 9. Which of the following statements is (are) true of the development of the branchial arches?

1) Branchial grooves are external ectodermal clefts between adjacent branchial arches.
2) 2. The first branchial groove forms the external auditory meatus.
3) 3. The second, third and fourth branchial grooves lie in the Cervical sinus, which is normally
obliterated.
4) 4. The second pharyngeal pouch forms both the palatine tonsil and the lining of its crypt.
a. 1, 2, and 3 are correct

b. 1 and 3 are correct

c. 2 and 4 are correct

d. only 4 is correct

e. all are correct

____ 10. Which statement concerning the pleura is CORRECT?

a. The mediastinal pleura receives sensory fibers from intercostal nerves.

b. The visceral pleura is innervated by intercostal nerves and is very sensitive to pain.

c. At the midaxillary line, the parietal pleura is located at the level of the 8th rib.

d. Posteriorly, the parietal pleura extends from the level of the spine of vertebra C7 to
vertebra T12.

e. The parietal pleura extends superiorly 1 " below the middle third of the clavicle.
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Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: C PTS: 1

2. ANS: E PTS: 1

3. ANS: B PTS: 1

4. ANS: E PTS: 1

5. ANS: C PTS: 1

6. ANS: A PTS: 1

7. ANS: A PTS: 1

8. ANS: E PTS: 1

9. ANS: A PTS: 1

10. ANS: D PTS: 1