Question 1

The thyroid gland originates from the

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A)   Foramen cecum
B)   Anterior two-thirds of the tongue
C)   Posterior third of the tongue
D)   Midline of the inner surface of the pharyngeal arches
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The first and second pharyngeal arches are the largest because they are formed earlier in the developmental process.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B)   Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C)   The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT correct.
D)   The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
E)   NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Rathke's pouch forms the posterior part of the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A globulomaxillary cyst results from improper fusion of the maxillary and mandibular processes. This cyst lies between the maxillary lateral incisor and canine.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

If the thyroid gland does not form normally, a red lump known as a lateral lingual swelling develops. This abnormal formation is located on the floor of the mouth.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The hyoid bone arises from the second and third pharyngeal arches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which pharyngeal arch will degenerate after formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Third
B)   Fourth
C)   Fifth
D)   Sixth
E)   NoneF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Development of a cleft palate occurs between the 7th and the 11th week. If it occurs early, only the soft palate or uvula will be affected.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   The first statement is true; the second is false.
C)   The first statement is false; the second is true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The hyoid arch is pharyngeal arch number

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   II
C)   III
D)   IVE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which ethnic group is most likely to have a combined cleft lip and palate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caucasians
B)   Asians
C)   African Americans
D)   There is very little differentiation by ethnicity.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Landmarks that separate the pharyngeal arches are known as all of the following except the pharyngeal

Accepted Answer

A)   Clefts
B)   Grooves
C)   Pouches
D)   OpeningsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 18: Development of Orofacial Complex

The hyoid bone arises from the second and third pharyngeal arches.

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The thyroid gland originates from the

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The first and second pharyngeal arches are the largest because they are formed earlier in the developmental process.

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The hyoid arch is pharyngeal arch number

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A globulomaxillary cyst results from improper fusion of the maxillary and mandibular processes. This cyst lies between the maxillary lateral incisor and canine.

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If the thyroid gland does not form normally, a red lump known as a lateral lingual swelling develops. This abnormal formation is located on the floor of the mouth.

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Development of a cleft palate occurs between the 7th and the 11th week. If it occurs early, only the soft palate or uvula will be affected.

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Landmarks that separate the pharyngeal arches are known as all of the following except the pharyngeal

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Rathke's pouch forms the posterior part of the pituitary gland.

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Which ethnic group is most likely to have a combined cleft lip and palate?

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Which pharyngeal arch will degenerate after formation?

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Exam 18: Development of Orofacial Complex

The hyoid bone arises from the second and third pharyngeal arches.

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The thyroid gland originates from the

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The first and second pharyngeal arches are the largest because they are formed earlier in the developmental process.

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The hyoid arch is pharyngeal arch number

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A globulomaxillary cyst results from improper fusion of the maxillary and mandibular processes. This cyst lies between the maxillary lateral incisor and canine.

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If the thyroid gland does not form normally, a red lump known as a lateral lingual swelling develops. This abnormal formation is located on the floor of the mouth.

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Development of a cleft palate occurs between the 7th and the 11th week. If it occurs early, only the soft palate or uvula will be affected.

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Landmarks that separate the pharyngeal arches are known as all of the following except the pharyngeal

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Rathke's pouch forms the posterior part of the pituitary gland.

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Which ethnic group is most likely to have a combined cleft lip and palate?

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Which pharyngeal arch will degenerate after formation?

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