Question 1

Each of the following statements is true of the maxillary artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery.
B)   It diverges from the external carotid at the level of the neck of the condyle.
C)   The maxillary artery has about 5 branches.
D)   This artery supplies teeth and muscles of mastication.
E)   The maxillary artery enters the pterygopalatine fossa behind and below the eye.F) None of the above
G) A) and E) C

Question 2

The buccal gingiva of the posterior maxillary teeth is supplied by the infraorbital artery.This artery is a division of the maxillary artery.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

An untreated infection at the bridge of the nose may cause serious damage because such infections can spread into a venous sinus near the base of the brain.

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.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The external jugular vein drains most of the facial area.Blood from the facial area passes out of the skull through the mental foramen.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The maxillary anterior teeth are supplied by which branch of the maxillary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior superior alveolar
B)   Posterior superior alveolar
C)   Descending palatine
D)   Pterygopalatine
E)   None of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The external jugular vein empties into the subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Blood from the brachiocephalic vein flows into the vena cava and into the

Accepted Answer

A)   external jugular vein
B)   internal jugular
C)   superior vena cava
D)   heartE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The common carotid artery divides into the external and internal arteries.The division occurs at the hyoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Following a superior alveolar nerve block,a hematoma near maxillary molars can occur because the buccal artery is very close to the maxillary tuberosity.

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.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following are characteristics of a hematoma (Select all that apply. ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Superficial bleeding on skin
B)   Bruising
C)   Swelling
D)   Throbbing,severe pain
E)   DiscolorationF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The facial artery is the blood supply for all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Muscles of facial expression
B)   Upper and lower lips
C)   Skin of facial expression
D)   Sides of the nose
E)   Oral and nasal cavitiesF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the tricuspid valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

From the aorta,blood flows through the thorax.In the thorax,the aorta ends as common paired iliac arteries.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 14

The external carotid artery has numerous branches that supply the head and neck area with blood.The ascending pharyngeal artery is a branch within the anterior branch.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Each of the following structures is supplied by branches of the internal carotid artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eyes
B)   Brain
C)   Coverings of the brain
D)   CheekE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The inferior alveolar artery is a branch of the maxillary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles are supplied by which artery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maxillary
B)   Facial
C)   Lingual
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which branch of the retromandibular vein may be missing (Select all that apply. ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior
B)   Posterior
C)   Superior
D)   InferiorE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath along with the internal jugular vein.The vagus nerve lies immediately beneath the carotid sheath.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C)   The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describe the common carotid artery (Select all that apply. ) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath.
B)   The common carotid runs with the vagus nerve and the internal jugular vein.
C)   The common carotid lies lateral to the sternothyroid muscle.
D)   At about the level of the thyroid the common carotid artery divides.
E)   The common carotid artery divides into the external carotid and the internal carotid.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Exam 32: Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

Each of the following statements is true of the maxillary artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The buccal gingiva of the posterior maxillary teeth is supplied by the infraorbital artery.This artery is a division of the maxillary artery.

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An untreated infection at the bridge of the nose may cause serious damage because such infections can spread into a venous sinus near the base of the brain.

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The external jugular vein drains most of the facial area.Blood from the facial area passes out of the skull through the mental foramen.

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The maxillary anterior teeth are supplied by which branch of the maxillary artery?

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The external jugular vein empties into the subclavian vein.

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Blood from the brachiocephalic vein flows into the vena cava and into the

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The common carotid artery divides into the external and internal arteries.The division occurs at the hyoid bone.

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Following a superior alveolar nerve block,a hematoma near maxillary molars can occur because the buccal artery is very close to the maxillary tuberosity.

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Which of the following are characteristics of a hematoma (Select all that apply. ) ?

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The facial artery is the blood supply for all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the tricuspid valve.

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From the aorta,blood flows through the thorax.In the thorax,the aorta ends as common paired iliac arteries.

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The external carotid artery has numerous branches that supply the head and neck area with blood.The ascending pharyngeal artery is a branch within the anterior branch.

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Each of the following structures is supplied by branches of the internal carotid artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The inferior alveolar artery is a branch of the maxillary artery.

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The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles are supplied by which artery?

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Which branch of the retromandibular vein may be missing (Select all that apply. ) ?

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The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath along with the internal jugular vein.The vagus nerve lies immediately beneath the carotid sheath.

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Which of the following accurately describe the common carotid artery (Select all that apply. ) ?

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