50. The larynx develops during embryonic growth from the
A. Ectoderm
B. Foregut
C. Neural crest
D. Hindgut
E. Stomadeum
Answer: B
Explanation: the Laryngeal mucosa develops from the endoderm of the cephalic part of foregut. Laryngeal cartilages and muscles develop from the mesenchyme.
Reference: Pg. 262 of Bookiseases of Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhigra,4th edition.
47. Laryngeal epithelium is stratified squamous
A. On the vocal folds
B. On the vocal and false folds,
C. On the vocal folds, false folds, and arytenoid
D. On the vocal folds, false folds, arytenoid, and epiglottis
E. In the ventricle
Answer:A
Explanation: the epithelium of the mucous membrane is ciliated columnar type except over the vocal cords and upper part of the vestibule where it is stratified columnar type.
Reference: Pg.261 of Bookiseases of Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhigra,4th edition.
Bookmarks