Power of mastication! .(STEAM EDU)

Open Ended

How do you think the power of mastication (chewing) could influence your academic performance or daily life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research areas is NOT mentioned in Prof. Ahn's introduction?

• Dental Hygiene

• Genetics

• 3D Printing Technology

• Neuroscience

Multiple Choice

Which anatomical structures are involved in mastication according to the diagram and description?

• Muscles of mastication, sensory receptors, and nerves

• Only teeth and tongue

• Salivary glands and esophagus

• Liver and pancreas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are components of a tooth as shown in the diagram?

• Enamel, dentin, pulp chamber, periodontal ligament

• Enamel, saliva, tongue, nerve

• Bone, muscle, skin, enamel

• Dentin, blood, saliva, ligament

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagrams and text, which sensory receptors are found in the periodontal ligament?

• Krause end bulbs, Ruffini endings, Pacini corpuscles, Meissner corpuscles

• Only Pacini corpuscles

• Only Krause end bulbs

• Only Ruffini endings

Open Ended

Compare the roles of mastication, speech, and esthetics as functions of teeth.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the red dots marked on the teeth in the second image.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as described in the third image?

• It is a synovial joint

• It is a unilateral joint

• It is related to occlusion

• It is regulated by the brain and nerves

Multiple Choice

Which muscles are involved in the movement of the tongue and lips as shown in the sixth image?

• Genioglossus and orbicularis oris

• Buccinator and masseter

• Styloglossus and temporalis

• Hyoglossus and zygomaticus major

Multiple Choice

Which cranial nerves are involved in taste sensation on the tongue?

• Vagus nerve (CN X), Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), Facial nerve (CN VII)

• Mandibular nerve (CN V3), Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

• Olfactory nerve (CN I), Optic nerve (CN II), Trochlear nerve (CN IV)

• Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), Accessory nerve (CN XI), Abducens nerve (CN VI)

Multiple Choice

Which structures are part of the basal ganglia?

• Putamen, Globus pallidus, Head of caudate nucleus, Claustrum

• Thalamus, Insula, Cerebral cortex, Corona radiata

• Medulla oblongata, Pons, Spinal cord, Cerebellum

• Postcentral gyrus, Precentral gyrus, Occipital lobe, Temporal lobe

Open Ended

Describe the difference between protrusive and retrusive movements of the mandible.

Multiple Choice

Which type of mandibular movement is depicted in the animation shown in the image?

• Protrusive movement

• Retrusive movement

• Hinge movement

• Lateral movement

Multiple Choice

Which anatomical planes are used to describe mandibular border movements?

• Sagittal, horizontal, and frontal planes

• Transverse, coronal, and sagittal planes

• Oblique, sagittal, and transverse planes

• Horizontal, vertical, and oblique planes

Open Ended

Compare the three types of levers shown in the diagrams. How does the position of the fulcrum, effort, and load affect the mechanical advantage in each type?

Multiple Choice

What is the principle of the lever system as applied to jaw movement?

• It allows for efficient force application during chewing.

• It reduces the force needed for jaw movement.

• It increases the speed of jaw movement.

• It prevents jaw dislocation.

Multiple Choice

Which muscles are involved in the hinge movement of the jaw according to the lever principle?

• Masseter and temporalis

• Temporalis and medial pterygoid

• Medial pterygoid and lateral pterygoid

• Masseter and lateral pterygoid

Open Ended

Describe the difference between voluntary and reflex pathways in the trigeminal nerve transmission related to jaw movement.

Multiple Choice

Based on the lecturer's background, which field is NOT mentioned as part of their research area?

• Dental Hygiene

• Genetics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Ceramics

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the relationship between mastication (chewing) and academic performance?