This lesson covers 10 important MCQs on the topic BASIC SURGICAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY for the preparation of MBBS,INI-CET, NEET PG, INI-SS, FMGE,MS,DNB entrance and UPSC Combined Medical Services examinations.
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Surgical Anatomy & Physiology MCQs Part-3|DrRajivMCQs3
Q.1.The THYROXIN hormone release is controlled by THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE which is produced by ——— gland?
A. thyroid
B. parathyroid
C. anterior pituitary
D. posterior pituitary
Q.2.The CHIEF CELLS of the stomach secret ……..?
A. hydrochloric acid
B. pepsinogen
C. gastrin
D. histamine
Q.3. The RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE is closely related to which of the following vessel?
A. Superior thyroid artery.
B. Middle thyroid vein.
C. Inferior Thyroid Artery.
D. Inferior thyroid vein.
Q.4. The lymphatics of the THYROID GLAND initially drain into which group of nodes?
A. Deep cervical nodes.
B. Pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes.
C. Posterior triangle lymph nodes.
D. Mediastinal nodes.
Q.5. The SUPERIOR LARYNGEAL NERVE is a branch of ……. nerve?
A. phrenic nerve
B. internal laryngeal nerve
C. external laryngeal nerve
D. vagus nerve
Q.6. What is the root value of the nerve marked ‘A’ in the picture?

A. Intermediate horn of T2-T6.
B. Ventral horn of C4.
C. Open part of medulla.
D. Dorsal root ganglia of T1 and T2.
Q.7. A 36-year-old man was rushed to the emergency room after sudden onset of SHORTNESS OF BREATH and DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING.
He had visited the emergency department several times before for FOOD AND SKIN ALLERGIES.
He was unconscious on arrival.
Examination shows excessive accessory respiratory muscle use and OEDEMA OF FACE, LIPS, AND TONGUE.
There is also scattered URTICARIA over his upper body. Attempts at INTUBATION are UNSUCCESSFUL due to massive soft tissue edema Involving his pharynx.
A decision is made to perform an emergency cricothyrotomy.
The Incision made during this procedure will most likely pass through which of the following structures?
A. Buccopharyngeal fascia and platysma
B. Platysma and thyroid isthmus
C. Pretracheal fascia and cricoid cartilage
D. Pretracheal fascia and prevertebral fascia
E. Superficial cervical fascia and cricothyroid membrane
Q.8. All of the following are the structures seen at the PORTA-HEPATIS EXCEPT
A. Portal vein
B. Common hepatic duct
C. Hepatic artery
D. Hepatic veins
Q.9. About 80% of the BLOOD SUPPLY to the LIVER Is derived from which vessel?
A. Hepatic artery.
B. Portal vein.
C. Hepatic veins.
D. Celiac axis.
Q.10. A 67-year-old woman with METASTATIC LUNG CANCER complains of RECENT HOARSENESS and DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING.
On examination, there is LOSS OF THE GAG REFLEX on the left side and uvula deviation to the right when the patient is prompted to say Aah.
There is also weakness of her left sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles. A lesion involving which of the following anatomical structures shall most likely cause the patient’s symptoms?
A.Cribriform plate.
B. Foramen ovale.
C. Right jugular foramen.
D. Foramen Rotundum.
E. Left jugular foramen.
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