1 GIT Histology MCQ 1- Ventral [lower] surface of hard palate is covered by: a) Pseudo stratifies columnar epith. b) Stratified squamous keratinized (parakeratinized). c) Stratified squamous non keratinized. d) Transitional epith. 2- Lamina propria of hard palate is formed by: a) Loose areolar connective tissue. b) Adipose tissue c) Periostium of the bone above d) Mucoid connective tissue. 3- About soft palate, all true Except: a) Separates nasopharynx upwards from oropharynx downwards b) superior surface covered by stratified columnar c) Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium on inferior surface d) Contain striated muscle with strong connective tissue between muscle bundles .. 4- during swallowing food is prevented from being pushed up into the nasal cavity by: a) hard palate b) epiglottis c) soft palate d) tongue 5- About nasopharynx all true except: a) Lined by pseudostratified epith. b) Contain pharyngeal tonsil. c) Contain palatine tonsil d) Follow nasal cavity. Page 1 Dr. Hegazy GIT Histology
2 6- About Vermilion zone, all true except: a) Covered by modified skin b) Transitional zone between outer & inner labial surfaces. c) Its epithelium is thicker than skin covering outer labial surface d) The dermal papillae beneath the epidermis are numerous, deep and highly vascular. 7- Adenoids are enlarged: a) Palatine tonsil b) Pharyngeal tonsil c) Lingual tonsil d) Laryngeal tonsil 8- All about vermilion zone (free red margin) of lip is true EXCEPT: a) Covered by modified mucous membrane b) The epith covering has clear keratin superficial layer. c) Show deep & numerous dermal papilla d) Show NO skin appendages. 9- Fungiform papillae are most numerous in: a) Pharyngeal part of the tongue [post. 1/3rd] b) Oral part of the tongue c) Edges & tip of tongue. d) Basolateral area of oral part of the tongue. 10-Filiform papilla of tongue: a) Present at sulcus terminalis. b) Covered by Parakeratinized epith. c) Carry taste buds. d) Has underlying Von Ebner's glands. 11- Secondary papilla has separate epith. Cap in: a) Filiform papilla. b) Fungiform papilla. c) Foliate papilla. d) Circumvallate papilla. Page 2 Dr. Hegazy GIT Histology
3 12-About filiform papilla all true except: a) Secondary papillae extend from the primary papillae. Each one has a separate epithelial cap b) found on the anterior two thirds of the tongue in oblique transverse rows c) less numerous than fungiform papilla d) No taste buds in filiform papillae, but they contain nerve endings for touch. 13-Fungiform papillae appear as red spots on tongue surface because: a) Secondary papillae are covered by the same epithelial cap b) Fungiform papillae have no taste buds. c) Covered by pseudostratified epith. d) Its connective tissue contains Von Ebner's glands 14-Concerning Circumvallate papilla the following is true EXCEPT: a) Most numerous type of the lingual papillae. b) Its sides carry about 250 taste buds. c) Has underlying Von Ebner's glands. d) Surrounded by circular groove. 15-All about foliate papilla is true EXCEPT: a) Present at tip & sides of tongue rabbit b) Covered by st sq nonkeratinized epith. c) Rare in human