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the lymph flows into the lymph node by way of the afferent vessels.
The spread of a cancer from the original or primary site of the neoplasm
to another or secondary site is considered
a. anastomosis.
b. lymphadenopathy.
c. benign neoplastic growth.
d. metastasis.
e. tonsillitis. - ANSWERS-metastasis;
the spread of a cancer from the original or primary site of the neoplasm
to another or secondary site is considered metastasis.
Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system but works
as part of the immune system?
a. Thyroid gland
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b. Maxillary sinus
c. Thymus gland
d. Temporomandibular joint
e. Parotid gland - ANSWERS-Thymus gland
; although not part of the lymphatic system, the thymus gland also works
as a part of the immune system.
Which of the following are considered masses of lymphoid tissue
located in the oral cavity and pharynx?
a. Ducts
b. Sinuses
c. Tonsils
d. Vessels
e. Glands - ANSWERS-Tonsils;
tonsils consist of masses of lymphoid tissue located in the oral cavity
and pharynx.
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Which of the following is an indistinct layer of lymphoid nodules
located intraorally on the dorsal surface of the base of the tongue?
a. Palatine tonsils
b. Cavernous sinus
c. Lingual tonsil
d. Hilus
e. Circumvallate lingual papillae - ANSWERS-Lingual tonsil;
the lingual tonsil is an indistinct layer of lymphoid nodules located
intraorally on the dorsal surface of the base of the tongue.
Which of the following structures is used as a landmark when palpating
the deep cervical lymph nodes by a dental professional?
a. Condyle of the mandible
b. Mandibular notch
c. Sternocleidomastoid muscle
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d. Medial pterygoid muscle
e. Thyroid gland - ANSWERS-Sternocleidomastoid muscle;
palpating the deep cervical lymph nodes during an extraoral examination
is performed by having the patient's head turned using the landmark of
the sternocleidomastoid muscle with bidigital palpation on the underside
of the muscle from the angle of the mandible to the clavicle.
*The posterior superior alveolar artery and its branches supply the
A. maxillary posterior teeth and periodontium
B. mandibular posterior teeth and periodontium
C. sternocleidomastoid muscle and thyroid gland
D. temporalis muscle and parotid salivary gland - ANSWERS-maxillary
posterior teeth and periodontium
*Which of the following descriptions concerning the pterygoid plexus of
veins is CORRECT?
A. Located around the infrahyoid muscles Protects the superficial
temporal artery
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EXAM
the lymph flows into the lymph node by way of the afferent vessels.
The spread of a cancer from the original or primary site of the neoplasm
to another or secondary site is considered
a. anastomosis.
b. lymphadenopathy.
c. benign neoplastic growth.
d. metastasis.
e. tonsillitis. - ANSWERS-metastasis;
the spread of a cancer from the original or primary site of the neoplasm
to another or secondary site is considered metastasis.
Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system but works
as part of the immune system?
a. Thyroid gland
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b. Maxillary sinus
c. Thymus gland
d. Temporomandibular joint
e. Parotid gland - ANSWERS-Thymus gland
; although not part of the lymphatic system, the thymus gland also works
as a part of the immune system.
Which of the following are considered masses of lymphoid tissue
located in the oral cavity and pharynx?
a. Ducts
b. Sinuses
c. Tonsils
d. Vessels
e. Glands - ANSWERS-Tonsils;
tonsils consist of masses of lymphoid tissue located in the oral cavity
and pharynx.
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, OROFACIAL 2 FINAL LATEST
EXAM
Which of the following is an indistinct layer of lymphoid nodules
located intraorally on the dorsal surface of the base of the tongue?
a. Palatine tonsils
b. Cavernous sinus
c. Lingual tonsil
d. Hilus
e. Circumvallate lingual papillae - ANSWERS-Lingual tonsil;
the lingual tonsil is an indistinct layer of lymphoid nodules located
intraorally on the dorsal surface of the base of the tongue.
Which of the following structures is used as a landmark when palpating
the deep cervical lymph nodes by a dental professional?
a. Condyle of the mandible
b. Mandibular notch
c. Sternocleidomastoid muscle
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d. Medial pterygoid muscle
e. Thyroid gland - ANSWERS-Sternocleidomastoid muscle;
palpating the deep cervical lymph nodes during an extraoral examination
is performed by having the patient's head turned using the landmark of
the sternocleidomastoid muscle with bidigital palpation on the underside
of the muscle from the angle of the mandible to the clavicle.
*The posterior superior alveolar artery and its branches supply the
A. maxillary posterior teeth and periodontium
B. mandibular posterior teeth and periodontium
C. sternocleidomastoid muscle and thyroid gland
D. temporalis muscle and parotid salivary gland - ANSWERS-maxillary
posterior teeth and periodontium
*Which of the following descriptions concerning the pterygoid plexus of
veins is CORRECT?
A. Located around the infrahyoid muscles Protects the superficial
temporal artery
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