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Parotid Gland Anatomy and Functions

The document consists of a series of questions related to the anatomy and physiology of the parotid gland and surrounding structures. It covers topics such as boundaries of the parotid region, innervation, secretion types, and related anatomical features. Each question presents multiple-choice answers, focusing on key aspects of the parotid gland and its associated structures.

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Parotid Gland Anatomy and Functions

The document consists of a series of questions related to the anatomy and physiology of the parotid gland and surrounding structures. It covers topics such as boundaries of the parotid region, innervation, secretion types, and related anatomical features. Each question presents multiple-choice answers, focusing on key aspects of the parotid gland and its associated structures.

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1. Which of the following structures forms the superior boundary of the parotid region?

A) Zygomatic arch
B) Ramus of the mandible
C) Angle of the mandible
D) Sternocleidomastoid
2. Which structure is responsible for dividing the parotid gland into superficial and deep parts?
A) Auriculotemporal nerve
B) Retromandibular vein
C) Facial nerve (CN VII)
D) External carotid artery
3. What type of secretion does the parotid gland primarily produce?
A) Mucous
B) Serous
C) Mixed
D) Watery-mucous
4. Which of the following is NOT a boundary of the parotid region?
A) External ear
B) Anterior border of the masseter
C) Posterior belly of digastric
D) Inferior border of the mandible
5. The parotid duct (Stensen's duct) opens into the oral cavity opposite which structure?
A) First upper premolar
B) Second upper molar
C) Canine tooth
D) Third lower molar
6. Which nerve carries parasympathetic fibers to the parotid gland?
A. Lingual nerve
B. Auriculotemporal nerve
C. Inferior alveolar nerve
D. Chorda tympani
7. Which structure does the maxillary artery pass through before reaching the pterygopalatine
fossa?
A) Foramen ovale
B) Foramen rotundum
C) Pterygomaxillary fissure
D) Sphenopalatine foramen
8. Which branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) carries both motor and sensory fibers?
A. Auriculotemporal nerve
B. Inferior alveolar nerve
C. Buccal nerve
D. Lingual nerve
9. The infratemporal fossa communicates with the temporal fossa through which space?
A. Between the zygomatic arch and cranial bones
B. Foramen ovale
C. Sphenopalatine foramen
D. Pterygomaxillary fissure
10. Which venous structure is found within the infratemporal fossa?
A. Cavernous sinus
B. Pterygoid venous plexus
C. Internal jugular vein
D. Retromandibular vein
11. The deep temporal nerves provide motor innervation to which muscle?
A. Masseter
B. Temporalis
C. Medial pterygoid
D. Lateral pterygoid
12. Which nerve is responsible for carrying taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the
tongue?
A. Lingual nerve
B. Chorda tympani
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
D. Auriculotemporal nerve
13. Which branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) provides motor innervation to the mylohyoid muscle?
A) Inferior alveolar nerve
B) Masseteric nerve
C) Deep temporal nerve
D) Lingual nerve
14. Which structure lies deepest within the parotid gland?
A) Retromandibular vein
B) External carotid artery
C) Parotid duct
D) Parotid plexus of the facial nerve
15. The parotid gland is enclosed in a tough fascial capsule derived from which structure?
A) Prevertebral fascia
B) Investing layer of deep cervical fascia
C) Pretracheal fascia
D) Buccopharyngeal fascia

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