Anatomy MCQ

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BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
Total Marks: 45
Total No. of MCQs: 45
Time Allowed: 45 Minutes
1.
The periosteal arteries are derived from:

a)
A major artery passing near the bone.
b)
Anastomosis around the joints.
c)
Nutrient artery of the bone.
d)
Muscular arteries of the muscles attached to the bone.
e)
Metaphyseal arteries.
Key: d
Topic Specification: General Anatomy
2.
Which of the following belongs to the diarthrosis variety of

joints?
a)
Gomphosis.
b)
Synchondrosis.
c)
Symphysis.
d)
Synovial joints.
e)
Sutural joints.
Key: d
3.
Which of the following function as resistance vessel?

a)
Elastic arteries.
b)
Muscular arteries.
c)
Arterioles.
d)
Venules.
e)
Capillaries.
Key: c
4.
The acrosome reaction occurs:

a) When the spermatozoa are traveling through the uterine cavity.
b) Just before the penetration of corona radiata.
c) When the sperm cell membrane comes in contact with the
corona radiata cells.
d) When the sperm cell membrane comes in contact with the zona
pellucida.
e) When the sperm head has penetrated through the zona pellucida.
Key: d
Topic Specification: General Embryology
5.
The lining of the primary yolk sac is called:

a)
Amnion.
b)
Epiblast.
c)
Somatopleuric extraembryonic mesoderm.
d)
Chorion.
e)
Heusers membrane.
Key: e
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
6.
Which of the following is a derivative of mesoderm?

a)
Lens of eye.
b)
Pituitary gland.
c)
Mammary gland.
d)
Enamel of teeth.
e)
Cortex of suprarenal gland.
Key: e
7.
The largest bundle of commissural fibres in the brain is called:

a)
Anterior commissure.
b)
Posterior commissure.
c)
Habenular commissure.
d)
Corpus callosum.
e)
Fornix.
Key: d
Topic Specification: Brain and Spinal Cord (Gross)
8.
The inferior horn of the lateral ventricle extends into the:

a)
Frontal lobe of cerebral hemisphere.
b)
Temporal lobe of cerebral hemisphere.
c)
Occipital lobe of cerebral hemisphere.
d)
Diencephalon.
e)
Midbrain.
Key: b
9.
Tectum is a part of:

a)
Diencephalon.
b)
Midbrain.
c)
Pons.
d)
Medulla oblongata.
e)
Cerebellum.
Key: b
10.
In each posterior gray column of the spinal cord, the group of

neurons lying just anterior to the substantia gelatinosa is
called:
a)
Nucleus dorsalis.
b)
Nucleus proprius.
c)
Visceral afferent nucleus.
d)
Accessory nucleus.
e)
Lumbosacral nucleus.
Key: b
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
11.
Which of the following structures take part in the formation of

the roof of 4th ventricle of brain?
a)
Superior colliculi.
b)
Inferior colliculi.
c)
Pineal body.
d)
Superior medullary velum.
e)
Facial colliculus.
Key: d
12.
The primary motor area is located on the:

a)
Precentral gyrus.
b)
Postcentral gyrus.
c)
Middle frontal gyrus.
d)
Superior temporal gyrus.
e)
Middle temporal gyrus.
Key: a
13.
Which of the following cell components is not surrounded by a

membrane?
a)
Lysosomes.
b)
Microbodies.
c)
Mitochondria.
d)
Nucleus.
e)
Nucleolus.
Key: e
Topic Specification: General Histology
14.
An example of the stratified squamous non-keratinized

epithelium is constituted by the lining epithelium of:
a)
Trachea.
b)
Urinary bladder.
c)
Oesophagus.
d)
Stomach.
e)
Conjunctiva.
Key: c
15.
Production of antibodies is the function of:

a)
Fibroblasts.
b)
Plasma cells.
c)
Histiocytes.
d)
Mast cells.
e)
Fat cells.
Key: b
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
16.
The connective tissue covering of a skeletal muscle fasciculus

is called:
a)
Glycocalyx.
b)
Perineurium.
c)
Perimysium.
d)
Endomysium.
e)
Periosteum.
Key: c
Topic Specif ication: General Histology
17.
The cortex of a lymph node contains:

a)
Lymphatic nodules.
b)
Cords of Billroth.
c)
Periarterial lymphatic sheaths.
d)
Venous sinuses.
e)
Hassals corpuscles.
Key: a
18.
Which of the following cell types performs a phagocytic

function in the epidermis?
a)
Merkel cells.
b)
Langerhans cells.
c)
Keratinocytes.
d)
Melanocytes.
e)
Monocytes.
Key: b
19.
The intercalated ducts of the salivary glands are lined by:

a)
Tall columnar epithelium.
b)
Low cuboidal epithelium.
c)
Simple squamous epithelium.
d)
Stratified squamous epithelium.
e)
Stratified cuboidal epithelium.
Key: b
Topic Specification: Special Histology
20.
Von-Ebners glands are found:

a)
On the soft palate.
b)
On the lips.
c)
On the cheeks.
d)
On the tongue.
e)
In the wall of oesophagus.
Key: d
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
21.
The oesophagus is lined by:

a)
Simple columnar epithelium.
b)
Simple cuboidal epithelium.
c)
Simple squamous epithelium.
d)
Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium.
e)
Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium.
Key: e
22.
The muscles of the tongue are derived from;

a)
Myotomes of cervical somites.
b)
1s t pharyngeal arch mesenchyme.
c)
2 nd pharyngeal arch mesenchyme.
d)
Preotic myotomes.
e)
Myotomes of occipital somites.
Key: e
Topic Specification: Special Embryology
23.
Which of the following muscles is a derivative of the third

pharyngeal arch?
a)
Mylohyoid.
b)
Tensor tympani.
c)
Stylohyoid.
d)
Stylopharyngeus.
e)
Cricothyroid.
Key: d
24.
Incomplete fusion of the two medial nasal swellings results in

the production of:
a)
Oblique facial cleft.
b)
Median cleft of upper lip.
c)
Lateral cleft of upper lip.
d)
Macrostomia.
e)
Microstomia.
Key: b
25.
The medial one third of the superior nuchal line gives origin to:
a)
Splenius capitus.
b)
Trapezius.
c)
Sternocleidomastoid.
d)
Semispinalis capitus.
e)
Occipital belly of occipitofrontalis.
Key: b
Topic Specification: Gross Anatomy of Head and Neck
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
26.
Which of the following structures passes through

mandibular foramen?
a)
Inferior alveolar nerve.
b)
Mandibular nerve.
c)
Lingual nerve.
d)
Mylohyoid nerve.
e)
Hypoglossal nerve.
Key: a
the
27.
The superficial temporal and maxillary veins join to form:

a)
Posterior auricular vein.
b)
External jugular vein.
c)
Retromandibular vein.
d)
Internal jugular vein.
e)
Angular vein.
Key: c
28.
The medial branch of the dorsal ramus of C2 spinal nerve is

known as:
a)
Great auricular nerve.
b)
Greater occipital nerve.
c)
Lesser occipital nerve.
d)
Auriculotemporal nerve.
e)
Posterior auricular nerve.
Key: b
29.
The skin of the angle of mandible is supplied by:

a)
b)
Mental nerve.
c)
Infra-orbital nerve.
d)
e)
Zygomaticotemporal nerve.
Key: d
30.
The deep facial vein connects the facial vein to:

a)
Cavernous sinus.
b)
Pterygoid venous plexus.
c)
Internal jugular vein.
d)
Maxillary vein.
e)
Superior ophthalmic vein.
Key: b
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
31.
The investing layer of deep cervical fascia splits to enclose:

a)
Thyroid gland.
b)
Hyoid bone.
c)
Arch of aorta.
d)
Parotid gland.
e)
Submandibular gland.
Key: d
32.
Which of the following muscles lies in the floor of the posterior

triangle of neck?
a)
Scalenus anterior.
b)
Scalenus medius.
c)
Sternocleidomastoid.
d)
Trapezius.
e)
Sternohyoid.
Key: b
33.
The posteromedial surface of the parotid gland is related to:

a)
Masseter.
b)
Ramus of mandible.
c)
Temporomandibular joint.
d)
Styloid process.
e)
Branches of the facial nerve.
Key: d
34.
The postganglionic secretomotor fibres reach the parotid gland

through the:
a)
Glossopharyngeal nerve.
b)
Greater petrosal nerve.
c)
Lesser petrosal nerve.
d)
e)
Key: e
35.
The sensory root of the facial nerve is known as:

a)
Chorda tympani.
b)
Nervous intermedius.
c)
Lesser petrosal nerve.
d)
Greater petrosal nerve.
e)
Nerve of pterygoid canal.
Key: b
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
36.
Which of the following is a deep (medial) relation of the lateral

pterygoid muscle?
a)
Ramus of mandible.
b)
Maxillary artery.
c)
Sphenomandibular ligament.
d)
Superior pharyngeal constrictor.
e)
Stylopharyngeus.
Key: c
37.
Which of the following muscles assists in the elevation of the

mandible?
a)
Lateral pterygoid.
b)
Medial pterygoid.
c)
Digastric.
d)
Genohyoid.
e)
Mylohyoid.
Key: b
38.
The taste sensation from the posterior one-third of the tongue

is carried by:
a)
Chorda tympani.
b)
Lingual nerve.
c)
Hypoglossal nerve.
d)
Glossopharyngeal nerve.
e)
Inferior alveolar nerve.
Key: d
39.
The lymphatics of the palantine tonsil drain into:

a)
Postauricular lymph nodes.
b)
Occipital lymph nodes.
c)
Reteropharyngeal lymph nodes.
d)
Jugulodigastric lymph nodes.
e)
Jugulo-omohyoid lymph nodes.
Key: d
40.
Which of the following is a branch of the maxillary nerve?

a)
Zygomaticotemporal.
b)
Supratrochlear.
c)
Infratrochlear.
d)
External nasal.
e)
Buccal.
Key: a
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ANATOMY
MODEL PAPER (MCQs)
41.
The lymphatics from the tip of the tongue drain into:

a)
Submandibular lymph nodes.
b)
Submental lymph nodes.
c)
Parotid lymph nodes.
d)
Jugulodigastric lymph nodes.
e)
Jugulo-omohyoid lymph nodes.
Key: b
42.
The lateral wall of the infratemporal fossa is formed by:

a)
Lateral pterygoid plate.
b)
Tensor palatini muscle.
c)
Zygomatic arch.
d)
Ramus of mandible.
e)
Carotid sheath.
Key: d
43.
The posterior auricular nerve is a branch of:

a)
Chorda tympani.
b)
Great auricular.
c)
Facial.
d)
Auriculotemporal.
e)
Accessory.
Key: c
44.
The medial surface of the thyroid lobe is related to:

a)
Longus colli.
b)
Superior pharyngeal constrictor.
c)
Carotid sheath.
d)
Recurrent laryngeal nerve.
e)
Sympathetic trunk.
Key: d
45.
The superior meatus of nose contains the opening of:

a)
Anterior ethmoidal air cells.
b)
Middle ethmoidal air cells.
c)
Posterior ethmoidal air cells.
d)
Maxillary air sinus.
e)
Frontal air sinus.
Key: c

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BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

Time Allowed: 45 Minutes

The periosteal arteries are derived from:

Which of the following belongs to the diarthrosis variety of

Which of the following function as resistance vessel?

The acrosome reaction occurs:

The lining of the primary yolk sac is called:

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

Which of the following is a derivative of mesoderm?

The largest bundle of commissural fibres in the brain is called:

The inferior horn of the lateral ventricle extends into the:

Tectum is a part of:

In each posterior gray column of the spinal cord, the group of

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

Which of the following structures take part in the formation of

The primary motor area is located on the:

Which of the following cell components is not surrounded by a

An example of the stratified squamous non-keratinized

Production of antibodies is the function of:

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

The connective tissue covering of a skeletal muscle fasciculus

The cortex of a lymph node contains:

Which of the following cell types performs a phagocytic

The intercalated ducts of the salivary glands are lined by:

Von-Ebners glands are found:

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

The oesophagus is lined by:

The muscles of the tongue are derived from;

Which of the following muscles is a derivative of the third

Incomplete fusion of the two medial nasal swellings results in

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

Which of the following structures passes through

The superficial temporal and maxillary veins join to form:

The medial branch of the dorsal ramus of C2 spinal nerve is

The skin of the angle of mandible is supplied by:

The deep facial vein connects the facial vein to:

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

The investing layer of deep cervical fascia splits to enclose:

Which of the following muscles lies in the floor of the posterior

The posteromedial surface of the parotid gland is related to:

The postganglionic secretomotor fibres reach the parotid gland

The sensory root of the facial nerve is known as:

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

Which of the following is a deep (medial) relation of the lateral

Which of the following muscles assists in the elevation of the

The taste sensation from the posterior one-third of the tongue

The lymphatics of the palantine tonsil drain into:

Which of the following is a branch of the maxillary nerve?

BDS FIRST PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION 2007

The lymphatics from the tip of the tongue drain into:

The lateral wall of the infratemporal fossa is formed by:

The posterior auricular nerve is a branch of:

The medial surface of the thyroid lobe is related to:

The superior meatus of nose contains the opening of:

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