Question 1

The lymphatic system is part of the overall lymphoid system.The immune system,which includes the blood vessels,is a separate system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
C)  The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 2

Which of the following cannot easily be palpated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retropharyngeal 
B)  Submental 
C)  Submandibular 
D)  Upper deep cervical 
A)  Retropharyngeal 
B)  Submental 
C)  Submandibular 
D)  Upper deep cervical

Question 3

Ludwig's angina refers to an infection in which space?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submental 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Lateral pharyngeal 
D)  Parapharyngeal 
A)  Submental 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Lateral pharyngeal 
D)  Parapharyngeal

Question 4

Bacteria and other microorganisms that have invaded tissue spaces are often prevented from causing illness because the lymphatic system filters fluids and combats infection during periods of rest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 5

A swelling below the eye is MOST likely caused by infection from the

Accepted Answer

A)  lacrimal duct 
B)  maxillary sinus 
C)  maxillary canine 
D)  auricular 
A)  lacrimal duct 
B)  maxillary sinus 
C)  maxillary canine 
D)  auricular

Question 6

Each of the following areas drains into the submandibular nodes EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary third molars 
B)  Mandibular canines 
C)  The floor of the mouth 
D)  Most of the tongue 
E)  The hard palate 
A)  Maxillary third molars 
B)  Mandibular canines 
C)  The floor of the mouth 
D)  Most of the tongue 
E)  The hard palate

Question 7

A fascial infection of the submental space would spread to which space?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior mediastinum 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Retropharyngeal 
D)  Parapharyngeal 
A)  Posterior mediastinum 
B)  Sublingual 
C)  Retropharyngeal 
D)  Parapharyngeal

Question 8

An infection from the upper deep cervical nodes would next move into the

Accepted Answer

A)  fascial spaces 
B)  lower deep cervical nodes 
C)  retropharyngeal nodes 
D)  retropharyngeal spaces 
A)  fascial spaces 
B)  lower deep cervical nodes 
C)  retropharyngeal nodes 
D)  retropharyngeal spaces

Question 9

The mandibular incisors are drained by which nodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Submental 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Lower deep cervical 
D)  Upper deep cervical 
A)  Submental 
B)  Submandibular 
C)  Lower deep cervical 
D)  Upper deep cervical

Exam 35: Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

The lymphatic system is part of the overall lymphoid system.The immune system,which includes the blood vessels,is a separate system.

Which of the following cannot easily be palpated?

Ludwig's angina refers to an infection in which space?

Bacteria and other microorganisms that have invaded tissue spaces are often prevented from causing illness because the lymphatic system filters fluids and combats infection during periods of rest.

A swelling below the eye is MOST likely caused by infection from the

Each of the following areas drains into the submandibular nodes EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A fascial infection of the submental space would spread to which space?

An infection from the upper deep cervical nodes would next move into the

The mandibular incisors are drained by which nodes?

Oral Cavity

The Tooth: Functions and Terms

Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures

Dentition

Development, form, and Eruption

Occlusion

Dental Anomalies

Supporting Structures

Clinical Considerations

Tooth Identification

Root Morphology

Incisors

Canines

Premolars

Molars

Deciduous Dentition

Basic Tissues

Development of Orofacial Complex

Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ

Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp

Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Oral Mucous Membrane

The Tongue

Histology of the Salivary Glands

Osteology of the Skull

Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses

Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles

Tempo-romandibular Joint

Muscles of Facial Expression

Soft Palate and Pharynx

Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

Salivary Glands

Nervous System

Anatomical Considerations of Local Anesthesia

Filters