Oral Pharynx, Arteries, and Veins Chapter 31/32

The palatoglossal muscle forms the posterior tonsillar pillar.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It forms the anterior pillar.

When the uvula contracts, it becomes elongated.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It becomes shortened.

There are six pairs of soft palate muscles.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. There are five pairs.

The soft palate separates the oral pharynx from the nasal pharynx.

• True

• False

As food is moved to the posterior part of the tongue, it is important to close off the oral and nasal pharynxes from one another.

• True

• False

During swallowing, the bolus of food passes through the larynx.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. The larynx is protected from food contact by the epiglottis.

1. The right side of the heart carries oxygenated blood; the left side carries deoxygenated blood.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. The left side of the heart carries oxygenated blood.

The internal carotid artery does not supply the oral cavity.

• True

• False

Veins of the face usually have the same names as the arteries that travel with them.

• True

• False

1. The pterygoid plexus of veins flows directly into the maxillary vein.

• True

• False