Head Anatomy Quiz

Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial sensation and has branches that contribute to chewing movements?

• Hypoglossal nerve

• Facial nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

• Vagus nerve

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the muscle primarily responsible for elevating the upper lip, thus contributing to facial expressions such as smiling.

• Orbicularis oris

• Levator labii superioris

• Zygomaticus major

• Masseter

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Which bone forms the lower jaw and provides attachment for the facial muscles?

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

• Mandible

• Palatine

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The frontal lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?

• Vision

• Balance

• Decision making and problem solving

• Hearing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which sinus cavity is located directly below the orbit and above the maxillary teeth?

• Frontal sinus

• Ethmoid sinus

• Maxillary sinus

• Sphenoid sinus

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the oral cavity, what is the anatomical term for the tooth located at the front and designed for cutting food?

• Molar

• Premolar

• Canine

• Incisor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Plan a diagnostic approach for a patient presenting with loss of taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. Which cranial nerve should be primarily investigated?

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

• Facial nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

A patient is unable to close their eyes and has drooping on one side of their face. Which facial muscle and corresponding cranial nerve are most likely affected?

• Orbicularis oculi; Facial nerve

• Masseter; Trigeminal nerve

• Frontalis; Oculomotor nerve

• Buccinator; Hypoglossal nerve

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Design a study to investigate the impact of fractures in different skull bones on cognitive functions. Which bone would be critical to include due to its proximity to the frontal lobe?

• Temporal bone

• Occipital bone

• Parietal bone

• Frontal bone

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How would damage to the occipital lobe most likely manifest in a patient?

• Loss of balance

• Impaired vision

• Altered taste

• Difficulty in speech

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking