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SLP Praxis 1- Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions
What bone forms the forehead and part of the eye sockets?✔✔ Frontal bone
Which cranial nerve primarily controls the muscles of facial expression?✔✔ Facial nerve (Cranial Nerve VII)
What structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?✔✔ Corpus callosum
Which muscle is the primary muscle involved in quiet inspiration?✔✔ Diaphragm
What is the name of the cartilage that covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing?✔✔ Epiglottis
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Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary motor movements?✔✔ Cerebellum
Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information from the cochlea to the brain?✔✔ Vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII)
What is the name of the space between the vocal folds?✔✔ Glottis
Which muscle group abducts the vocal folds to open the airway?✔✔ Posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
Where are the tonsils located in relation to the pharynx?✔✔ In the oropharynx and nasopharynx
Which part of the respiratory tract is shared by both food and air?✔✔ Pharynx 2 / 3
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What bone houses the structures of the inner ear?✔✔ Temporal bone
Which muscle elevates the soft palate during swallowing and speech?✔✔ Levator veli palatini
What type of cartilage forms the framework of the larynx?✔✔ Hyaline cartilage
Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?✔✔ Trigeminal nerve (Cranial Nerve V)
What is the name of the fluid-filled structure within the cochlea that contains sensory hair cells?✔✔ Organ of Corti
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?✔✔ Gas exchange between air and blood
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