DMSU 200 EXAM PREP MODULE 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER
which structure is frequently referred to as the adenoids? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pharyngeal tonsils
Which is a superficial muscle located on the posterior portion of the neck, that acts to elevate the
scapula? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅trapezius
The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of
identification? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅7
The oropharynx extends between which two structures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅soft palate and hyoid
bone
the largest pair of salivary glands are the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅parotid
the digastric muscle is included in which muscle group? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅supra hyoid
which hormones excreted from the thyroid gland stimulate cell metabolism and are essential for normal
body growth? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅thyroxine and triiodothyronine
the trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅16-20
Which muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅sternocleidomastoid
the laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅laryngeal
prominence
with quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them
called the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅glottis
which structure is frequently referred to as the adenoids? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅pharyngeal tonsils
Which is a superficial muscle located on the posterior portion of the neck, that acts to elevate the
scapula? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅trapezius
The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of
identification? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅7
The oropharynx extends between which two structures? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅soft palate and hyoid
bone
the largest pair of salivary glands are the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅parotid
the digastric muscle is included in which muscle group? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅supra hyoid
which hormones excreted from the thyroid gland stimulate cell metabolism and are essential for normal
body growth? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅thyroxine and triiodothyronine
the trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅16-20
Which muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅sternocleidomastoid
the laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅laryngeal
prominence
with quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them
called the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅glottis
