Anatomy

Question 1 of 25

Which of the following cranial nerves is a sensory cranial nerve only?

A) CN I
B) CN III
C) CN V
D) CV VI
E) CN XI

Question 2 of 25

How many pairs of cervical spinal nerves exist in the body?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
E) 9

Question 3 of 25

In healthy tissue, how many millimeters is the alveolar crest found below the level of the CEJ?

A) 0.5-1.0 mm
B) 1.5-2.0 mm
C) 3.0-4.0 mm
D) 4.0-5.0 mm
E) 5.0-6.0 mm

Question 4 of 25

Dental lamina appears as a thickening of the oral epithelium adjacent to condensation of ectomesenchyme. When does the dental lamina begin to function?

A) 3rd prenatal week
B) 4th prenatal week
C) 5th prenatal week
D) 6th prenatal week
E) 7th prenatal week

Question 5 of 25

Which of the following intrinsic muscles of the larynx function to abduct the vocal folds?

A) cricothyroid muscle
B) posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
C) lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
D) transverse arytenoid muscle
E) thyroarytenoid muscle

Question 6 of 25

Peyer’s patches can be found in which organ of the gastrointestinal tract?

A) esophagus
B) stomach
C) duodenum
D) ileum
E) large intestine

Question 7 of 25

The most common coronary artery that gives rise to the posterior descending artery is the:

A) right coronary artery
B) left main coronary artery
C) circumflex coronary artery
D) left anterior descending coronary artery
E) left aortic sinus

Question 8 of 25

Which of the following types of epithelium compose the pharynx, esophagus and anus?

A) simple columnar
B) keratinized stratified squamous
C) non keratinized stratified squamous
D) simple squamous
E) simple cuboidal

Question 9 of 25

As fluid flows through a cortical nephron it begins at the:

A) proximal convoluted tubule
B) bowman’s capsule
C) descending limb of the loop of henle
D) ascending limb of the loop of henle
E) distal convoluted tubule

Question 10 of 25

The recurrent laryngeal nerve travels with which of the following cranial nerves in the neck?

A) CN V
B) CN VII
C) CN IX
D) CN X
E) CN XI

Question 11 of 25

At what level does the spinal cord end in humans?

A) vertebral level L1
B) L2
C) C3
D) L4
E) L5

Question 12 of 25

Which of the following is true of dental pulp?

A) it is a loose connective tissue
B) it is an unmineralized oral tissue
C) it has a soft, gelatinous consistency
D) it is composed of vascular, lymphatic and nervous elements
E) all of the above

Question 13 of 25

Which of the following increases water permeability of principal cells to regulate water absorption?

A) anti diuretic hormone
B) aldosterone
C) angiotensin II
D) atrial natriuretic peptide
E) bicarbonate

Question 14 of 25

Which of the following cells produce mineralocorticoids?

A) zona glomerulosa
B) zona fasciculate
C) zona reticularis
D) adrenal medulla
E) renal cells

Question 15 of 25

The muscles of mastication are derived from which of the following branchial arches?

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th
E) 6th

Question 16 of 25

Chief cells in the stomach secrete:

A) HCl
B) pepsinogen
C) gastrin
D) histamine
E) serotonin

Question 17 of 25

The tail of the pancreas lies in close proximity to which organ?

A) the liver
B) the gallbladder
C) the spleen
D) the stomach
E) the duodenum

Question 18 of 25

Which of the following describes the correct order of the layers of the meninges externally to internally?

A) dura, arachnoid, pia
B) dura, pia, arachnoid
C) pia, dura, arachnoid
D) arachnoid, dura, pia
E) arachnoid, pia, dura

Question 19 of 25

The left and right vertebral arteries join to make the:

A) basilar artery
B) middle cerebral artery
C) anterior cerebral artery
D) posterior cerebral artery
D) medial pterygoid
E) anterior spinal artery

Question 20 of 25

Which of the following is the second branch off the arch of the aorta?

A) left common carotid artery
B) left subclavian artery
C) right brachiocephalic artery
D) left brachiocephalic artery
E) right common carotid artery

Question 21 of 25

Which of the following muscles is innervated by cranial nerve VI?

A) lateral rectus muscle
B) inferior rectus muscle
C) inferior oblique muscle
D) superior oblique muscle
E) medial rectus muscle

Question 22 of 25

Which of the following nerves is responsible for general sensation and taste near the epiglottis?

A) internal branch of the vagus nerve
B) chorda tympani
C) glossopharyngeal
D) hypoglossal
E) lingual

Question 23 of 25

Which of the following is required for Vitamin B12 absorption?

A) HCl
B) pepsin
C) rennin
D) intrinsic factor
E) gastrin

Question 24 of 25

Which of the following hormones is produced after birth to stimulate the mammary glands to produce milk?

A) follicle stimulating hormone
B) luteinizing hormone
C) prolactin
D) growth hormone
E) thyroid stimulating hormone

Question 25 of 25

Which parts of the large intestine are retroperitoneal?

A) ascending colon only
B) transverse colon only
C) ascending and descending colon
D) ascending and transverse colon
E) transverse and descending colon

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