Development of the Face, Palate, Eye and Ear
- Previous year questions on Development of the Face, Palate, Eye and Ear for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 24 live questions in Development of the Face, Palate, Eye and Ear.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Which of the following is not an embryologic structure that contributes to the formation of the face
- AFrontonasal prominence
- BZygomatic prominence✓ Correct answer
- CMaxillary prominence
- DMandibular prominence
Q2.Upper lip is formed by the fusion of:
- AMaxillary and lateral nasal process.
- BLateral nasal and median nasal process.
- CMaxillary, lateral nasal, median nasal process.✓ Correct answer
- DMaxillary, mandibular, lateral nasal, median nasal process.
Q3.Mandibular process of each side fuse to form:
- ALower lip.
- BLower jaw.
- CBoth.✓ Correct answer
- DNone.
Q4.Palatine process began to fuse at
- A10 weeks post fertilisation✓ Correct answer
- B8 weeks post fertilisation
- C6 weeks post fertilisation
- D12 weeks post fertilisation
Q5.Cleft in facial region;
- ANon fusion of ectodermal process
- BAbsence or deficiency of mesodermal mass or other failure to penetrate ectodermal grooves✓ Correct answer
- CCovering of mesoderm on both sides by ectodermal process
- DFailure of endodermal structures to fuse in midline
Q6.Cleft lip is due to non-union of
- AMaxillary process with MNP✓ Correct answer
- BMNP - LNP
- CMNP - MNP
- DAll of the above
Q7.Palatine process begins to fuse at:
- A6th week of fertilization
- B8th week of fertilization✓ Correct answer
- C10th week of fertilization
- D12th week of fertilization
Q8.The primitives palate is formed from:
- AFrontonasal process.✓ Correct answer
- B2 palatal process.
- CMaxillary process.
- DAll of the above.
Q9.Mesodermal basis of lateral part of lip is formed by:
- AFrontonasal process.
- BMaxillary process.✓ Correct answer
- CGlobular process.
- DAll of the above
Q10.Bifid tongue, a congenital anomaly occurs due to non-fusion of:
- ATuberculum impar and lateral lingual swellings
- BHypobranchial eminence and tuberculum impar
- CThe two lateral lingual swellings✓ Correct answer
- DSome of the above
Answer key
Q1: B. Zygomatic prominence; Q2: C. Maxillary, lateral nasal, median nasal process; Q3: C. Both; Q4: A. 10 weeks post fertilisation; Q5: B. Absence or deficiency of mesodermal mass or other failure to penetrate ectodermal grooves; Q6: A. Maxillary process with MNP; Q7: B. 8th week of fertilization; Q8: A. Frontonasal process; Q9: B. Maxillary process; Q10: C. The two lateral lingual swellings.
Other topics in Anatomy
- Gametogenesis
- First Two Weeks: Fertilisation to Implantation
- Third to Eighth Week: Gastrulation and Organogenesis
- Placenta, Fetal Membranes and Multiple Pregnancy
- Development of Pharyngeal Arches, Bone and Muscle
- Development of the Heart, Vessels and Lungs
- Development of the Gut, Liver, Pancreas and Spleen
- Development of the Nervous System and Endocrine Glands
- Development of the Urogenital System
- The Cell, Epithelium, Glands and Connective Tissue
- Cartilage, Bone and Muscle Tissue
- Nerve Tissue and Endocrine Organs
- Microstructure of Vessels, Lymphoid Organs and Airways
- Microstructure of the Gut, Liver and Urogenital Tract
- Skin, Eye and Ear Microstructure
- Cranial Nerves
- Cranial Meninges and Venous Sinuses
- Ventricles, CSF and Subarachnoid Space
- Cerebrum
- White Matter Tracts and Internal Capsule
- Basal Ganglia and Limbic Structures
- Diencephalon
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Blood Supply of the Brain
- Spinal Cord
- Skull Bones, Scalp and Face
- Cervical Fascia and Neck Triangles
- Muscles, Nerves and Vessels of the Head and Neck
- Salivary, Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
- Oral Cavity: Tongue and Palate
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Osteology and Articulations of the Upper Limb
- Axilla, Cubital Fossa and Related Spaces
- Breast
- Brachial Plexus and Upper Limb Nerves
- Upper Limb Musculature
- Arteries and Veins of the Upper Limb
- Chest Wall, Ribs and Intercostal Spaces
- Mediastinum
- Diaphragm
- Heart
- Lungs, Pleura and Bronchial Tree
- Anterior Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region
- Peritoneum and the Peritoneal Cavity
- Stomach, Small and Large Intestine
- Liver, Biliary Tree, Pancreas and Spleen
- Abdominal Aorta and Visceral Arterial Supply
- Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder and Adrenal Glands
- Male and Female Genital Organs
- Pelvic Walls, Pelvic Floor and Perineum
- Lower Limb Osteology
- Hip, Knee and Ankle Joints
- Lower Limb Musculature
- Lumbosacral Nerves and Lower Limb Vessels
- Femoral Triangle, Popliteal Fossa and Foot Arches
- Vertebral Column
- Classification of Bones, Joints and Cartilage
- Muscle Types and Tendon Structure
- General Organisation of Vessels, Lymphatics and Nerves
- Skin, Fascia and Ligaments