Development And Histology Of The Ear (Msq Drill 272)


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  • 1. 

    Do the three parts of the ear develop together or separately?

    • A.

      Together

    • B.

      Separately

    Correct Answer
    B. Separately
  • 2. 

    What layer does the ear develop from?

    • A.

      Mesoderm

    • B.

      Endoderm

    • C.

      Ectoderm

    • D.

      Neuroderm

    Correct Answer
    C. Ectoderm
  • 3. 

    What is the name of the structure  that the inner ear develops from?

    • A.

      Bony labyrinth

    • B.

      Otic vesicle

    • C.

      Mesoderm

    • D.

      Utricle

    • E.

      Vestibule

    Correct Answer
    B. Otic vesicle
  • 4. 

    The nerve to the inner ear develps from the neural crest cells: true or false

    • A.

      False

    • B.

      True

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    It is thought to develop from ectoderm.

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  • 5. 

    The inner ear starts to develop at day

    • A.

      18

    • B.

      20

    • C.

      22

    • D.

      24

    • E.

      26

    Correct Answer
    D. 24
  • 6. 

    As the otic vesicle is occuring where is the ear migrating to?

    • A.

      The PNS

    • B.

      The rostral part of the face

    • C.

      The lateral part of the face

    • D.

      The CNS

    Correct Answer
    D. The CNS
  • 7. 

    During which week does the otic vesicle separate into the endolymphatic sac, utricular and saccular portions?

    • A.

      3rd week

    • B.

      4th week

    • C.

      7th week

    • D.

      8th week

    • E.

      5th week

    Correct Answer
    E. 5th week
  • 8. 

    The ventral protion of the tube known as the saccula develops a _______ outgrowth

    • A.

      Rectangulat

    • B.

      Circular

    • C.

      Tubular

    • D.

      Oval

    Correct Answer
    C. Tubular
  • 9. 

    The tubular protion spirals around to form the

    • A.

      Utricle

    • B.

      Cocchlea

    • C.

      Stapes

    • D.

      Malleolus

    Correct Answer
    B. Cocchlea
  • 10. 

    What is the inner ear structure for hearing

    • A.

      Utricle

    • B.

      Vestibule

    • C.

      Cocchlea

    • D.

      Tympanic membrane

    Correct Answer
    C. Cocchlea
  • 11. 

    What is the thin attachement between the cocchlea duct and the saccule?

    • A.

      Ductus reunicas

    • B.

      Ductus longus

    • C.

      Ductus femoris

    • D.

      Ducuts vermiculus

    Correct Answer
    A. Ductus reunicas
  • 12. 

    Part of the otic vesicle is absorbed by the_______ during the 5th week.

    • A.

      Ectoderm

    • B.

      Mesoderm

    • C.

      Endoderm

    • D.

      Neuroderm

    Correct Answer
    B. Mesoderm
  • 13. 

    The adsorption focus take on the shape of the

    • A.

      Eustachian tube

    • B.

      Round windows

    • C.

      Oval window

    • D.

      Semicircular canals

    Correct Answer
    D. Semicircular canals
  • 14. 

    The bulging area below the semicircular canal is the

    • A.

      The oval window

    • B.

      Vestibule

    • C.

      Utricle

    • D.

      The round window

    Correct Answer
    C. Utricle
  • 15. 

    What surrounds the whole structure of the ear that eventually becomes the bony structure of the ear?

    • A.

      Ectoderm

    • B.

      Endoderm

    • C.

      Neuroderm

    • D.

      Neuroectoderm

    • E.

      Mesoderm

    Correct Answer
    E. Mesoderm
  • 16. 

    Within the cochlea the entire lining of the derivatives is made up of

    • A.

      Cuboidal epithelium

    • B.

      Statified squamous epithelium

    • C.

      Squamous epithelium

    • D.

      Pseudostratified epithelium

    Correct Answer
    C. Squamous epithelium
  • 17. 

    The lining on the inside of the cochlea and vestibular system is derived from the

    • A.

      Otic vesicle

    • B.

      Mesoderm

    • C.

      Neuronal crest cells

    • D.

      Pharyngeal pouch 1

    Correct Answer
    A. Otic vesicle
  • 18. 

    The space between the product of the otic vesicle and the bony wall is filled with

    • A.

      Endolymph

    • B.

      Peri lymph

    • C.

      Para lymph

    • D.

      CSF

    Correct Answer
    B. Peri lympH
  • 19. 

    All the derivatives of the otic vesicle are filled with

    • A.

      Peri lymph

    • B.

      Endolymph

    • C.

      Hila lymph

    • D.

      CSF

    Correct Answer
    B. EndolympH
  • 20. 

    Neurons in the ear developed from the ectoderm, they are located in the spongy bony area called the

    • A.

      Labyrinth

    • B.

      Modiolus

    • C.

      Vestibule

    • D.

      Cocchlea

    Correct Answer
    B. Modiolus
  • 21. 

    The spiral ligament and bony canal are of __________ origin

    • A.

      Endodermal

    • B.

      Ectodermal

    • C.

      Mesodermal

    • D.

      Neuroectodermal

    Correct Answer
    C. Mesodermal
  • 22. 

    The spiral ligament that starts at the end of the modiolus is of _______ placode origin.

    • A.

      Ectodermal

    • B.

      Endodermal

    • C.

      Neural

    • D.

      Mesodermal

    Correct Answer
    C. Neural
  • 23. 

    The cocchlea duct is also known as the

    • A.

      Utricle

    • B.

      Vestibule

    • C.

      Scala media

    • D.

      Ancus

    Correct Answer
    C. Scala media
  • 24. 

    The neurons that are found in the modiolus are also known as

    • A.

      Auditory crest cells

    • B.

      Astroglial cells

    • C.

      Auditory microglial cells

    • D.

      Spiral ganglia

    Correct Answer
    D. Spiral ganglia
  • 25. 

    Where do the middle and external ear develop from?

    • A.

      Posterior medulla

    • B.

      Rostral medulla

    • C.

      Pharyngeal area

    • D.

      Notochord

    Correct Answer
    C. pHaryngeal area
  • 26. 

    The external ear comes from branchial arches 1 and 2.  1 gives rise to the anterior helix and 2 gives rise to the

    • A.

      Middle ear

    • B.

      Stapes

    • C.

      Antitragus and posterior helix

    • D.

      Ancus

    Correct Answer
    C. Antitragus and posterior helix
  • 27. 

    Where do the external auditory meatus and canal come from?

    • A.

      5th pharyngela arch

    • B.

      2nd branchial groove

    • C.

      2nd pharyngeal arch

    • D.

      1st pharyngeal arch

    • E.

      1st branchial groove

    Correct Answer
    E. 1st branchial groove
  • 28. 

    The middle ear is derived from the

    • A.

      2nd pharyngeal pouch

    • B.

      1st pharyngeal pouch

    • C.

      1st branchial groove

    • D.

      2nd branchial groove

    Correct Answer
    B. 1st pHaryngeal pouch
  • 29. 

    The malleus and the incus are from the

    • A.

      1st pharyngeal arch

    • B.

      2nd pharyngeal arch

    • C.

      1st branchial groove

    • D.

      2nd brnachial groove

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st pHaryngeal arch
  • 30. 

    The second pharyngeal arch has cranial nerve _____ . The stapes is also from of this arch.

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      8

    • E.

      9

    Correct Answer
    C. 7
  • 31. 

    The external auditory canal forms from the

    • A.

      1st pharyngeal groove

    • B.

      2nd pharyngeal groove

    • C.

      3rd pharyngeal groove

    • D.

      3rd pharyngeal groove

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st pHaryngeal groove
  • 32. 

    The eustachian tube is formed from the

    • A.

      1st pharyngeal pouch

    • B.

      2nd pharyngeal pouch

    • C.

      3rd pharyngeal groove

    • D.

      1st branchial arch

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st pHaryngeal pouch
  • 33. 

    The second arch cartillage is going to give rise to the

    • A.

      Malleolus

    • B.

      Ancus

    • C.

      Tympanic membrane

    • D.

      Eustachian tube

    • E.

      Stapes

    Correct Answer
    E. Stapes
  • 34. 

    What envelopes all the oscicles and has a connection to the pharynx via the future eustachian tube?

    • A.

      Pharyngeal pouch

    • B.

      Mesoderm

    • C.

      Pharyngeal groove

    • D.

      Branchial groove

    Correct Answer
    A. pHaryngeal pouch
  • 35. 

    The tympanic membrane has an outer layer of statified squamous epithelium outside and simple squamous inside due the presense of ectoderm outside and ____ inside

    • A.

      Endoderm

    • B.

      Mesoderm

    • C.

      Ectoderm

    • D.

      Neuroderm

    Correct Answer
    A. Endoderm
  • 36. 

    The eustachian tube was the

    • A.

      First branchial pouch

    • B.

      First branchial groove

    • C.

      First pharyngeal pouch

    • D.

      2nd pharyngeal pouch

    Correct Answer
    C. First pHaryngeal pouch
  • 37. 

    The structure between the stapes and the opening into the otic capsule is the ______ window.

    • A.

      Round window

    • B.

      Tympanc membrane

    • C.

      Oval window

    • D.

      Eustachian tube

    Correct Answer
    C. Oval window
    Explanation
    2 layer of epithelium and 1 layer of ectoderm

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  • 38. 

    _____ surround inner ear structures

    • A.

      Hilar lymph

    • B.

      Endolymph

    • C.

      Perilymph

    Correct Answer
    C. PerilympH
  • 39. 

    The rest of the ear is filled with

    • A.

      Endolymph

    • B.

      Perilymph

    • C.

      CSF

    Correct Answer
    A. EndolympH
  • 40. 

    How many communications exist between the inner ear and outer ear?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    • E.

      5

    Correct Answer
    B. 2
    Explanation
    pressure to the oval window is equalized by pressure of the round window

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  • 41. 

    At the end of the external ear canal there is a plug of ______ during development.

    • A.

      Crest cells

    • B.

      Mucous

    • C.

      Bone

    • D.

      Tissue

    Correct Answer
    D. Tissue
    Explanation
    As the fetus develops the tissue dissapears and the mesoderm in the top of the tympanic cavity also dissapears

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  • 42. 

    The typmanic membrane is from: Check all that apply.

    • A.

      Neuroderm

    • B.

      Endoderm

    • C.

      Mesdoderm

    • D.

      Ectoderm

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Endoderm
    C. Mesdoderm
    D. Ectoderm
  • 43. 

    The tympanic cavity is _______ filled

    • A.

      Water

    • B.

      Air

    • C.

      Perilymph

    • D.

      Endolymph

    Correct Answer
    B. Air
  • 44. 

    What is the fluid that is initially displaced by the stapes & which pushes back on the round window?

    • A.

      There s no fluid, it is air displacement

    • B.

      Endolymph

    • C.

      Perilymph

    • D.

      Water

    • E.

      CSF

    Correct Answer
    C. PerilympH
  • 45. 

    The membranous labyrinth is from the

    • A.

      Utricle

    • B.

      Otic vesicle

    • C.

      Mesoderm

    • D.

      Endoderm

    Correct Answer
    B. Otic vesicle
  • 46. 

    What transmits proprioceptive information to the brain via the vestibular division of the cranial nerve 8 regarding the position and movement of the head - i.e. equilibrium.

    • A.

      Middle ear

    • B.

      Outer ear

    • C.

      Eustachian tube

    • D.

      Internal ear

    • E.

      Tympanic membrane

    Correct Answer
    D. Internal ear
  • 47. 

    Is transmission of auditory information to the brain via the cochlear division another function of the internal ear or middle ear

    • A.

      Middle ear

    • B.

      Internal ear

    • C.

      Both

    Correct Answer
    B. Internal ear
  • 48. 

    Are the cells for auditory and balance senses similar?

    • A.

      No

    • B.

      Yes

    Correct Answer
    B. Yes
  • 49. 

    The internal ear is derived from the

    • A.

      Mesoderm

    • B.

      Labyrinth

    • C.

      Otic vesicle

    • D.

      Neuroendoderm

    Correct Answer
    C. Otic vesicle
  • 50. 

    Stratified squamous epithelium lines the outisde of this structure.

    • A.

      Oval window

    • B.

      Tympanic membrane

    • C.

      Round window

    • D.

      Eustachian tube

    Correct Answer
    B. Tympanic membrane

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