Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the location and function of the parotid gland?

Accepted Answer

It is the largest salivary gland, located near the ear, deep to the skin, and opens lateral to the second upper molar.

Question 2

A patient presents with swelling near the ear and difficulty opening their mouth. Which salivary gland is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Parotid gland

Question 3

Which salivary gland opens directly superior to the gland itself, and is located inferior to the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual gland

Question 4

The submandibular gland opens lateral to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Lingual frenulum

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic glands are minor and scattered throughout the oral cavity, while extrinsic glands are major paired glands.

Question 6

A dentist is examining the ducts of the sublingual gland. Where should they look for the opening?

Accepted Answer

Directly superior to the gland, inferior to the tongue

Question 7

If the submandibular duct is blocked, which of the following symptoms is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Swelling medial to the mandible and reduced saliva near the lingual frenulum

Question 8

Which muscle is located near the parotid duct and is involved in mastication?

Accepted Answer

Masseter muscle

Question 9

A patient has a lesion affecting the body of the mandible. Which salivary gland is most likely to be impacted?

Accepted Answer

Submandibular gland

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct sequence for the anatomical structures from superior to inferior in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

Parotid gland → Sublingual gland → Submandibular gland

Question 11

If a patient has reduced saliva production throughout the oral cavity, which glands are most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic minor glands

Question 12

Which anatomical structure is cut during a surgical approach to the submandibular gland?

Accepted Answer

Mylohyoid muscle

Question 13

A patient with a blocked parotid duct will most likely experience dryness in which area?

Accepted Answer

Lateral to the second upper molar

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of the lingual frenulum?

Accepted Answer

It anchors the tongue to the floor of the mouth and is adjacent to the opening of the submandibular gland.

Question 15

Which equation best represents the total saliva output ($$S_{total}) $$from all major salivary glands if $$S_{parotid}$$, $$S_{submandibular}$$, and $$S_{sublingual}$$ are their respective outputs?

Accepted Answer

$$S_{total} = S_{parotid} + S_{submandibular} + S_{sublingual}$$

Question 16

A patient has a tumor deep to the skin near the ear, affecting saliva production. Which duct is most likely obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Parotid duct

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a major paired salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic minor glands

Question 18

During mastication, which muscle works in close proximity to the parotid duct?

Accepted Answer

Masseter muscle

Question 19

If $$S_{parotid} = 30 mL/hr$$, $$S_{submandibular} = 40 mL/hr$$, and $$S_{sublingual} = 10 mL/hr$$, what is the total saliva output per hour?

Accepted Answer

$$S_{total} = 80 mL/hr$$

Question 20

Which gland is most likely to be affected if a patient has swelling inferior to the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual gland

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