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Sense Organs (AIPMT)

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Gleeking is the projection of saliva from the submandibular gland upon compression by the tongue. Which of the following is/are involved in this process?

  1. Parotid duct

  2. Wharton duct

  3. Ducts of rivinus

  4. Plica fimbriata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wharton duct ejects saliva in a process called gleeking. It drains saliva from submandibular gland to the sublingual caruncle at the base of the tongue.

Epistaxis is characterised by

  1. swelling of nose

  2. recurrent sneezing

  3. bleeding of nose

  4. congestion in nose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epistaxis is the bleeding of nose. Various factors are responsible for it.

The four extrinsic muscles of tongue are the genioglossus, the hyoglossus, the styloglossus and the palatoglossus. Genioglossus muscle arises from which of the following?

  1. Hyoid bone

  2. Mandible

  3. Styloglossus

  4. Palatine aponeurosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The genioglossus arises from the mandible.

What is the name given to the naked surface around the nostrils in mammals?

  1. Rhinarium

  2. Haplorhine

  3. Snout

  4. Paranasal sinus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhinarium is the moist and naked surface around the nostrils in most mammals. It is typically called a wet nose from its moist and shiny appearance.

Areolar connective tissue is present in which of the following strata of skin?

  1. Reticular region of dermis

  2. Papillary region of dermis

  3. Stratum basale of epidermis

  4. Stratum spinosum of epidermis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Papillary region of dermis is composed of loose areolar connective tissue. Thus, loose areolar connective tissues are present here.

Nasolacrimal duct opens in which of the following spaces of the nose?

  1. Superior meatus

  2. Inferior meatus

  3. Middle meatus

  4. Sinus frontalis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nasolacrimal duct opens into inferior nasal meatus. Excess tears flow through nasolacrimal duct, which drains into the inferior nasal meatus.

Which of the following sinuses does not open in the middle meatus of nose?

  1. Frontal sinus

  2. Ethmoidal sinus

  3. Sphenoidal sinus

  4. Maxillary sinus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sphenoidal sinus does not open in the middle meatus. The sphenoidal sinus drains into the spheno-ethmoidal recess that is superior to the superior concha.

Which of the following diseases causes inflammation in the thin layer of tissue that lies between the conjunctiva and the connective tissue layer?

  1. Episcleritis

  2. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

  3. Keratitis

  4. Scleritis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The episclera is a thin layer of tissue that lies between the conjunctiva and the connective tissue layer that forms the white of the eye. Episcleritis is a benign and self-limiting inflammatory disease that affects the episclera.

Schirmer's test is used to

  1. evaluate blood loss or the effects of blood thinning drugs

  2. assess one's health by the diagnosis of tongue

  3. determine the kind of hearing loss present

  4. assess the function of the lacrimal glands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schirmer's test is used to assess the function of the lacrimal glands. Schirmer's test uses paper strips that are inserted into the eye for several minutes to measure the production of tears.

Which of the following is an anatomical structure that is a small fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue?

  1. Sublingual caruncle

  2. Plica fimbriata

  3. Frenulum of tongue

  4. Glossoepiglottic fold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Frenulum of tongue is a small fold of mucous membrane that extends from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the tongue. It tends to limit the movement of the tongue.

Sinuses provide resonance to the voice, shape to the face and slight warmth and humidification to inspired air. Which of the following sinuses is the largest sinus of nose?

  1. Maxillary sinus

  2. Ethmoidal sinus

  3. Frontal sinus

  4. Sphenoidal sinus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maxillary sinus is the largest of the sinuses. It is within the body of the maxilla. It is shaped like a pyramid.

The weakness of cones where more red light is required in order to perceive colours than a person with normal colour vision is called

  1. tritanomaly

  2. deuteranomaly

  3. protanomaly

  4. protanopia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protanomaly is the weakness of the cones where more red light is required in order to perceive colours than a person with normal colour vision. This is referred to as "red-weakness", an apt description of this form of colour deficiency.

Proteoglycans are proteins that are heavily glycosylated. Skin proteoglycans are varied and have a very specific location. Which of the following proteoglycans is only found in the epidermis of skin?

  1. Hyaluronan

  2. Versican

  3. Decorin

  4. Biglycan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biglycan is a proteoglycan that is found only in the epidermis of skin.

Fenestra rotunda is an opening on the medial wall of the middle ear that leads into the cochlea. Which of the following statements are true about fenestra rotunda?

a. It is the round window in the inner ear. b. It relieves pressure in the inner ear. c. It communicates with the stapes or columella. d. Vibrations in it cause pressure changes in perilymph of scala vestibuli.

  1. Only a and d

  2. Only b and d

  3. Only a and b

  4. Only c and d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

These points are true about fenestra rotunda. It is the round window in the inner ear and it relieves pressure in the inner ear. 

Basilar membrane is present in the inner ear. Which of the following sentences is true for the basilar membrane?

  1. It separates endolymph from the corticolymph.

  2. It separates scala media from scala vestibuli.

  3. It separates the scala media from the scala tympani.

  4. It may be involved in the longitudinal propagation of energy in the intact cochlea.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Basilar membrane separates the scala media from the scala tympani. These are two liquid-filled tubes that run along the coil of the cochlea.

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