Carley MCQ 15

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by carley

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Nucleus of the Solitary Tract
 
        B) Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus
 
        C) Inferior Salivatory Nucleus
 
        D) Superior Salivatory Nucleus
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by carley.
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A) Nucleus of the Solitary Tract

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The nucleus of the solitary tract is an important visceral sensory nucleus that conveys information about taste. It is part of the nuclei for CN VII, IX, and X  (See References)

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B) Spinal Trigeminal Nucleus

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The spinal trigeminal nucleus is a somatic sensory nucleus that conveys information about the skin of the head, outer ear, and oral cavity  (See References)

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C) Inferior Salivatory Nucleus

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The inferior salivatory nucleus is an autonomic motor nucleus that stimulates the parotid gland to produce saliva.   (See References)

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D) Superior Salivatory Nucleus

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The Superior Salivatory Nucleus is an autonomic motor nucleus that is inovlved in the submandibular salivary glands, sublingual salivary glands, nasal and palantine glands, and lacrimal glands. It is not involved in gustation.  (See References)

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References:

1. Nolte, J. (2008). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 6th ed. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0323041310)

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anatomy
Carley MCQ 15
Question ID: 112622015
Question written by carley. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
Modified: 11/26/2022
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