Question 1

The palatoglossal muscle is misnamed because although it originates in the palate,it inserts into the floor of the mouth near the hyoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 2

The vertical fold of tissue in front of and behind each palatine tonsil is the (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior faucial pillar 
B)  posterior faucial pillar 
C)  palatoglossal fold 
D)  palatopharyngeal fold 
A)  anterior faucial pillar 
B)  posterior faucial pillar 
C)  palatoglossal fold 
D)  palatopharyngeal fold

Question 3

Peristaltic contractions take place in the

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx 
B)  esophagus 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  larynx 
A)  pharynx 
B)  esophagus 
C)  epiglottis 
D)  larynx

Question 4

Enlarged nostrils give the voice a definite nasal tone because this condition prevents the soft palate from adapting to the posterior pharyngeal wall.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 5

Food moves directly from the pharynx to the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The palatoglossal muscle originates about halfway back the length of the palate because its point of origin is at the posterior end of the hard palate and the anterior end of the soft palate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 7

The structure located between the anterior and posterior pillars is the

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine tonsil 
B)  fauces 
C)  uvula 
D)  palatoglossal fold 
E)  None of the above 
A)  palatine tonsil 
B)  fauces 
C)  uvula 
D)  palatoglossal fold 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

The soft palate consists of three pairs of muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Contraction of each of the following muscles forces food down toward the esophagus EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
B)  Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
C)  Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
D)  Stylopharyngeal muscle 
A)  Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
B)  Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
C)  Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle 
D)  Stylopharyngeal muscle

Question 10

The uvula is a paired muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Each of the following is true about the uvula EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a tubercle located within the soft palate. 
B)  It is formed by two small bands of muscle. 
C)  It originates from the posterior end of the hard palate. 
D)  When contracted its muscle shortens and broadens. 
E)  The uvula is innervated by the 10th and 11th cranial nerves. 
A)  It is a tubercle located within the soft palate. 
B)  It is formed by two small bands of muscle. 
C)  It originates from the posterior end of the hard palate. 
D)  When contracted its muscle shortens and broadens. 
E)  The uvula is innervated by the 10th and 11th cranial nerves.

Exam 31: Soft Palate and Pharynx

The palatoglossal muscle is misnamed because although it originates in the palate,it inserts into the floor of the mouth near the hyoid bone.

The vertical fold of tissue in front of and behind each palatine tonsil is the (Select all that apply. )

Peristaltic contractions take place in the

Enlarged nostrils give the voice a definite nasal tone because this condition prevents the soft palate from adapting to the posterior pharyngeal wall.

Food moves directly from the pharynx to the stomach.

The palatoglossal muscle originates about halfway back the length of the palate because its point of origin is at the posterior end of the hard palate and the anterior end of the soft palate.

The structure located between the anterior and posterior pillars is the

The soft palate consists of three pairs of muscles.

Contraction of each of the following muscles forces food down toward the esophagus EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The uvula is a paired muscle.

Each of the following is true about the uvula EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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