Salivary, Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
- Previous year questions on Salivary, Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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Q1.Postganglionic fibres to parotid gland is supplied by?
- AGlossopharyngeal nerve
- BAuriculotemporal nerve✓ Correct answer
- CBoth of the above
- DNone of the above
Q2.Upward extension of thyroid swelling is PREVENTED by what attached to thyroid cartilage ?
- APretracheal fascia
- BLigament of Berry
- CThyrohyoid membrane
- DSternothyroid✓ Correct answer
Q3.Cutaneous supply over parotid gland is by
- AAuriculotemporal nerve
- BGreater auricular nerve✓ Correct answer
- CGreater occipital nerve
- DFacial nerve
Q4.True regarding parathyroid glands except
- AThe superior glands are located dorsal to the RLN
- BThe inferior glands are located ventral to the RLN
- CBlood supply from both superior and inferior thyroid arteries
- DThe superior glands lie at the level of upper border of thyroid cartilage✓ Correct answer
Q5.The upward extension of thyroid swelling is prevented by which of the following structure attached to thyroid cartilage
- ASternothyroid
- BPretracheal fascia✓ Correct answer
- CLigament of berry
- DThyrohyoid membrane
Q6.Submandibular salivary gland is divided into superficial and deep lobes by
- ADigastric tendon
- BHypoglossus muscle
- CMandible
- DMylohyoid muscle✓ Correct answer
Q7.The structure which doesn't pass through the parotid gland?
- AFacial nerve
- BICA✓ Correct answer
- CBranch of ECA
- DRetromandibular vein
Q8.Cells present in parathyroid glands are all except
- AChief cells
- BParietal cells✓ Correct answer
- COxyphil cells
- DWater-clear cells
Q9.Inferiohyroid aery is a branch ol?
- AThyrocervical trunk✓ Correct answer
- BICA
- CCostocervical trunk
- DECA
Q10.Arterial supply of Submandibular gland is through which branch of ECA:
- AAscending pharyngeal
- BSuperior pharyngeal
- CMaxillary
- DFacial✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: B. Auriculotemporal nerve; Q2: D. Sternothyroid; Q3: B. Greater auricular nerve; Q4: D. The superior glands lie at the level of upper border of thyroid cartilage; Q5: B. Pretracheal fascia; Q6: D. Mylohyoid muscle; Q7: B. ICA; Q8: B. Parietal cells; Q9: A. Thyrocervical trunk; Q10: D. Facial.
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