Pharynx: blood supply of the tonsil: practice question

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ENT · Pharynx: blood supply of the tonsil

Sample item

The tonsillar blood supply is mainly derived from which artery?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Tonsillar branch of the facial artery

The principal artery is the tonsillar branch of the facial artery. Additional supply comes from the ascending pharyngeal, ascending palatine, dorsal lingual and descending palatine arteries.

Option by option

  • A. Ascending palatine artery only

    The ascending palatine artery contributes but not alone.

  • B. Lingual artery only

    The lingual artery contributes through dorsal lingual branches but is not the main supply.

  • C. Tonsillar branch of the facial artery (correct)

    Correct. The facial artery's tonsillar branch is the main supply.

  • D. Superior thyroid artery

    The superior thyroid artery does not supply the tonsil.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is C, Tonsillar branch of the facial artery. The principal artery is the tonsillar branch of the facial artery.

Why is "Ascending palatine artery only" not the answer?

The ascending palatine artery contributes but not alone.

Why is "Lingual artery only" not the answer?

The lingual artery contributes through dorsal lingual branches but is not the main supply.

Why is "Superior thyroid artery" not the answer?

The superior thyroid artery does not supply the tonsil.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pharynx: blood supply of the tonsil in ENT. Additional supply comes from the ascending pharyngeal, ascending palatine, dorsal lingual and descending palatine arteries.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Pharynx: blood supply of the tonsil?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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