SCID 243 - Quiz 5 - Nasal Cavity | Attempts: 230

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1.

Irrigation of the maxillary sinus through its opening is a supportive measure to accelerate the resolution of a maxillary sinus infection. Which of the following nasal spaces is the most likely approach to the sinus opening?
- A.
  
  Choana
- B.
  
  Inferior meatus
- C.
  
  Middle meatus
- D.
  
  Sphenoethmoidal recess
- E.
  
  Superior meatus
Correct Answer
C. Middle meatus

Explanation
The middle meatus contains the semilunar hiatus, which receives drainage from the maxillary sinus, the frontonasal duct (draining the frontal sinus), and the anterior ethmoidal air cells.

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2.

Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1

Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer, Option 1, cannot be provided as the question does not provide any context or criteria for liking one option over the others.

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3.

The pharyngeal tonsils, or adenoids, may become inflamed and in serious cases need to be removed. Where would the physician search for them?
- A.
  
  In the tonsillar fossa
- B.
  
  In the pharyngeal recess
- C.
  
  In the piriform recess
- D.
  
  In the roof of the nasopharynx
- E.
  
  Upon the dorsal surface of the tongue
Correct Answer
D. In the roof of the nasopHarynx

Explanation
The pharyngeal tonsil is located on the roof of the nasopharynx.

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4.

The middle nasal concha is part of what bone?
- A.
  
  Ethmoid bone
- B.
  
  Maxilla
- C.
  
  Palatine bone
- D.
  
  Sphenoid bone
- E.
  
  Vomer
Correct Answer
A. Ethmoid bone

Explanation
The superior and middle nasal conchae are part of the ethmoid bone.

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5.

The nasolacrimal duct empties into which part of the nasal cavity?
- A.
  
  Hiatus semilunaris
- B.
  
  Inferior meatus
- C.
  
  Middle meatus
- D.
  
  Sphenoethmoidal recess
Correct Answer
B. Inferior meatus

Explanation
The inferior meatus receives the nasolacrimal duct which conducts tears from the orbit. The semilunar hiatus is found in the middle meatus--it receives drainage from the frontonasal duct (draining the frontal sinus), the anterior ethmoidal air cells, and the maxillary sinus. The sphenoethmoid recess is the opening for the sphenoethmoidal sinus.

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6.

Which one do you like?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1

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SCID 243 - Quiz 5 - Nasal Cavity

Irrigation of the maxillary sinus through its opening is a supportive measure to accelerate the resolution of a maxillary sinus infection. Which of the following nasal spaces is the most likely approach to the sinus opening?

Which one do you like?

The pharyngeal tonsils, or adenoids, may become inflamed and in serious cases need to be removed. Where would the physician search for them?

The middle nasal concha is part of what bone?

The nasolacrimal duct empties into which part of the nasal cavity?

Which one do you like?