Question 1

Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?

Accepted Answer

A) hyoglossus 
B) intrinsic muscles of the tongue 
C) genioglossus 
D) styloglossus 
E) All of these muscles are innervated by the hypoglossal nervE. 
A) hyoglossus 
B) intrinsic muscles of the tongue 
C) genioglossus 
D) styloglossus 
E) All of these muscles are innervated by the hypoglossal nervE. E

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagus nerve,recurrent laryngeal branch?

Accepted Answer

A) general sensation from the vocal folds 
B) innervation of all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx 
C) visceral sensation below the larynx 
D) All of these are functions of the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus. 
A) general sensation from the vocal folds 
B) innervation of all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx 
C) visceral sensation below the larynx 
D) All of these are functions of the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus. B

Question 3

The purpose of pharyngeal constriction during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing is to:

Accepted Answer

A) open the cricopharyngeus 
B) generate enough pressure to push the bolus through the pharynx 
C) trigger the elevation of the larynx 
D) clear the bolus from the laryngeal vestibule 
E) invert the epiglottis 
A) open the cricopharyngeus 
B) generate enough pressure to push the bolus through the pharynx 
C) trigger the elevation of the larynx 
D) clear the bolus from the laryngeal vestibule 
E) invert the epiglottis D

Question 4

Rarely are both focal folds completely paralyzed as a result of an upper motor neuron lesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Pharyngeal contractions (peristalsis)are the major force that pushes the bolus through the pharynx in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The __ provides efferent innovation to pharyngeal muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) nucleus solitarius 
B) inferior salivatory nucleus 
C) nucleus ambiguus 
D) dorsal nucleus of the vagus 
E) dorsal motor nucleus of the facial nerve 
A) nucleus solitarius 
B) inferior salivatory nucleus 
C) nucleus ambiguus 
D) dorsal nucleus of the vagus 
E) dorsal motor nucleus of the facial nerve

Question 7

Cranial nerve VIII:

Accepted Answer

A) has a visceral component 
B) is a special sensory nerve 
C) developed from somites 
D) developed from branchial arches 
A) has a visceral component 
B) is a special sensory nerve 
C) developed from somites 
D) developed from branchial arches

Question 8

The vestibular nerve is exclusively afferent,receiving impulses from the utricle,saccule,and semicircular canals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these nerves has a visceral component?

Accepted Answer

A) olfactory 
B) optic 
C) oculomotor 
D) trochlear 
E) abducens 
A) olfactory 
B) optic 
C) oculomotor 
D) trochlear 
E) abducens

Question 10

The cochlear nerve is located in:

Accepted Answer

A) Scarpa's ganglion 
B) the spiral ganglion 
C) the lateral lemniscus 
D) the medial geniculate body 
A) Scarpa's ganglion 
B) the spiral ganglion 
C) the lateral lemniscus 
D) the medial geniculate body

Question 11

A clinician has determined that a patient's vagus nerve has been damaged,affecting the contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles.Knowing this,which type of swallowing assessment is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Have the patient swallow a liquid,semisolid,and solid in a clinic setting. 
B) Test the sensation of taste. 
C) Request a modified barium swallow. 
D) Request an ultrasound to assess the oral stage of swallowing. 
A) Have the patient swallow a liquid,semisolid,and solid in a clinic setting. 
B) Test the sensation of taste. 
C) Request a modified barium swallow. 
D) Request an ultrasound to assess the oral stage of swallowing.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the superior laryngeal nerve of cranial nerve X?

Accepted Answer

A) sensory information from the epiglottis and larynx 
B) innervation of the cricothyroid muscle 
C) sensory information from the tip of the tongue 
D) general sensation from the pharynx 
E) general sensation from the external ear 
A) sensory information from the epiglottis and larynx 
B) innervation of the cricothyroid muscle 
C) sensory information from the tip of the tongue 
D) general sensation from the pharynx 
E) general sensation from the external ear

Question 13

The __ stage of deglutition is voluntary and is approximately 1 second in duration.

Accepted Answer

A) oral preparatory 
B) oral 
C) pharyngeal 
D) esophageal 
E) both B and C 
A) oral preparatory 
B) oral 
C) pharyngeal 
D) esophageal 
E) both B and C

Question 14

The __ has a primary role in chewing.

Accepted Answer

A) branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
B) maxillary nerve of the trigeminal 
C) mandibular nerve of the trigeminal 
D) hypoglossal nerve 
A) branchial motor component of the facial nerve 
B) maxillary nerve of the trigeminal 
C) mandibular nerve of the trigeminal 
D) hypoglossal nerve

Question 15

Asking a patient to produce the phoneme /t/ is a good test of the strength of elevation of the tongue tip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A patient who cannot move the jaw to one side has a:

Accepted Answer

A) unilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
B) unilateral lesion of the trigeminal nerve 
C) bilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
D) bilateral lesion of the trigeminal nerve 
E) unilateral lesion of the spinal accessory nerve 
A) unilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
B) unilateral lesion of the trigeminal nerve 
C) bilateral lesion of the facial nerve 
D) bilateral lesion of the trigeminal nerve 
E) unilateral lesion of the spinal accessory nerve

Question 17

Which of these cranial nerves does not have a visceral component?

Accepted Answer

A) III 
B) V 
C) VII 
D) IX 
E) X 
A) III 
B) V 
C) VII 
D) IX 
E) X

Question 18

A lesion in the superior laryngeal nerve would likely result in:

Accepted Answer

A) weakness of the laryngeal closure 
B) a strained,strangled voice 
C) an inability to change pitch 
D) a hoarse,breathy voice 
A) weakness of the laryngeal closure 
B) a strained,strangled voice 
C) an inability to change pitch 
D) a hoarse,breathy voice

Question 19

Which of the following cranial nerves are developed embryologically from branchial arches?

Accepted Answer

A) III 
B) VIII 
C) VII 
D) II 
A) III 
B) VIII 
C) VII 
D) II

Question 20

__ are the cranial nerves that innervate muscles involved in swallowing.

Accepted Answer

A) V,VII,IX,X,and XII 
B) V,IX,X,XI,and XII 
C) V,VII,VIII,IX,and X 
D) VII,IX,X,XI,and XII 
A) V,VII,IX,X,and XII 
B) V,IX,X,XI,and XII 
C) V,VII,VIII,IX,and X 
D) VII,IX,X,XI,and XII

Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagus nerve,recurrent laryngeal branch?

The purpose of pharyngeal constriction during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing is to:

Rarely are both focal folds completely paralyzed as a result of an upper motor neuron lesion.

Pharyngeal contractions (peristalsis)are the major force that pushes the bolus through the pharynx in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing.

The __ provides efferent innovation to pharyngeal muscles.

Cranial nerve VIII:

The vestibular nerve is exclusively afferent,receiving impulses from the utricle,saccule,and semicircular canals.

Which of these nerves has a visceral component?

The cochlear nerve is located in:

A clinician has determined that a patient's vagus nerve has been damaged,affecting the contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles.Knowing this,which type of swallowing assessment is indicated?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the superior laryngeal nerve of cranial nerve X?

The __ stage of deglutition is voluntary and is approximately 1 second in duration.

The __ has a primary role in chewing.

Asking a patient to produce the phoneme /t/ is a good test of the strength of elevation of the tongue tip.

A patient who cannot move the jaw to one side has a:

Which of these cranial nerves does not have a visceral component?

A lesion in the superior laryngeal nerve would likely result in:

Which of the following cranial nerves are developed embryologically from branchial arches?

__ are the cranial nerves that innervate muscles involved in swallowing.

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Organization of the Nervous System I

Organization of the Nervous System II

Neuronal Function in the Nervous System

Neurosensory Organization of Speech and Hearing

Neuromotor Control of Speech

Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems

Pediatric Clinical Speech Syndromes: The Developing Brain

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Exam 7: The Cranial Nerves

Which of the following muscles is NOT innervated by the hypoglossal nerve?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the vagus nerve,recurrent laryngeal branch?

The purpose of pharyngeal constriction during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing is to:

Rarely are both focal folds completely paralyzed as a result of an upper motor neuron lesion.

Pharyngeal contractions (peristalsis)are the major force that pushes the bolus through the pharynx in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing.

The __ provides efferent innovation to pharyngeal muscles.

Cranial nerve VIII:

The vestibular nerve is exclusively afferent,receiving impulses from the utricle,saccule,and semicircular canals.

Which of these nerves has a visceral component?

The cochlear nerve is located in:

A clinician has determined that a patient's vagus nerve has been damaged,affecting the contraction of the pharyngeal constrictor muscles.Knowing this,which type of swallowing assessment is indicated?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the superior laryngeal nerve of cranial nerve X?

The __ stage of deglutition is voluntary and is approximately 1 second in duration.

The __ has a primary role in chewing.

Asking a patient to produce the phoneme /t/ is a good test of the strength of elevation of the tongue tip.

A patient who cannot move the jaw to one side has a:

Which of these cranial nerves does not have a visceral component?

A lesion in the superior laryngeal nerve would likely result in:

Which of the following cranial nerves are developed embryologically from branchial arches?

__ are the cranial nerves that innervate muscles involved in swallowing.

Introduction to Speech-Language Neurology

Organization of the Nervous System I

Organization of the Nervous System II

Neuronal Function in the Nervous System

Neurosensory Organization of Speech and Hearing

Neuromotor Control of Speech

Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems

Pediatric Clinical Speech Syndromes: The Developing Brain

Central Language Mechanism and Learning

Adult Disorders of Language

Pediatric Disorders of Language

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