Deglutition | Muscles of the Palate [OINAs]

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the pharyngeal constrictors?
To move food from the oral pharynx to the esophagus
To aid in breathing
To produce speech
To regulate blood flow
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the soft palate prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing?
By constricting the esophagus
By lowering the larynx
By elevating and closing the oral pharyngeal isthmus
By closing the oral cavity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the epiglottis play during swallowing?
It opens the trachea
It covers the trachea to prevent food entry
It elevates the soft palate
It constricts the esophagus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the pharynx during swallowing?
Palatopharyngeus
Styloglossus
Genioglossus
Masseter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary action of the salpingopharyngeus muscle?
To tense the soft palate
To constrict the esophagus
To elevate the pharynx
To depress the larynx
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which nerve primarily innervates the stylopharyngeus muscle?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Vagus nerve
Trigeminal nerve
Facial nerve
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the levator veli palatini muscle?
To constrict the pharynx
To tense the soft palate
To elevate the soft palate
To depress the tongue
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