Question 1

Depth perception

Accepted Answer

A)  relies on monocular vision. 
B)  does not require cerebral interpretation. 
C)  requires the image to strike the retina of both eyes in exactly the same way. 
D)  is the ability to distinguish between near and far objects and judge their distance. 
E)  only works when looking down at water. 
A)  relies on monocular vision. 
B)  does not require cerebral interpretation. 
C)  requires the image to strike the retina of both eyes in exactly the same way. 
D)  is the ability to distinguish between near and far objects and judge their distance. 
E)  only works when looking down at water. D

Question 2

Blood vessels enter the eye and nerve processes exit the eye at the

Accepted Answer

A)  optic disc. 
B)  macula lutea. 
C)  sensory retina. 
D)  fovea centralis. 
E)  pupil. 
A)  optic disc. 
B)  macula lutea. 
C)  sensory retina. 
D)  fovea centralis. 
E)  pupil. A

Question 3

-What is layer "D" on the diagram of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar layer 
B)  ganglionic layer 
C)  choroid 
D)  pigmented layer 
E)  photoreceptor layer 
A)  bipolar layer 
B)  ganglionic layer 
C)  choroid 
D)  pigmented layer 
E)  photoreceptor layer A

Question 4

-What is layer "C" on the diagram of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar layer 
B)  ganglionic layer 
C)  choroid 
D)  pigmented layer 
E)  photoreceptor layer 
A)  bipolar layer 
B)  ganglionic layer 
C)  choroid 
D)  pigmented layer 
E)  photoreceptor layer

Question 5

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-palpebral fissure

Accepted Answer

A) the angle where the eyelids join 
B) the space between the two eyelids 
C) another name for the eyelids 
D) the membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids 
E) the membrane that covers the anterior sclera of the eye 
A) the angle where the eyelids join 
B) the space between the two eyelids 
C) another name for the eyelids 
D) the membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids 
E) the membrane that covers the anterior sclera of the eye

Question 6

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  organ of Corti or spiral organ. 
B)  oval window. 
C)  middle ear. 
D)  vestibule. 
E)  semicircular canals. 
A)  organ of Corti or spiral organ. 
B)  oval window. 
C)  middle ear. 
D)  vestibule. 
E)  semicircular canals.

Question 7

The superior olivary nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  generates the endocochlear potential. 
B)  receives impulses from the vestibular nerve. 
C)  helps localize high-pitched tones near the apex of the basilar membrane. 
D)  sends efferent impulses that inhibit all hair cells not vibrating maximally. 
E)  stimulates additional hair cells. 
A)  generates the endocochlear potential. 
B)  receives impulses from the vestibular nerve. 
C)  helps localize high-pitched tones near the apex of the basilar membrane. 
D)  sends efferent impulses that inhibit all hair cells not vibrating maximally. 
E)  stimulates additional hair cells.

Question 8

Mechanical deficiency in transmission of sound waves to the spiral organ is

Accepted Answer

A)  Meniere disease. 
B)  otosclerosis. 
C)  conduction hearing loss. 
D)  sensorineural hearing loss. 
E)  motion sickness. 
A)  Meniere disease. 
B)  otosclerosis. 
C)  conduction hearing loss. 
D)  sensorineural hearing loss. 
E)  motion sickness.

Question 9

The only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly is the

Accepted Answer

A)  retina. 
B)  optic chiasm. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  cornea. 
E)  conjunctiva. 
A)  retina. 
B)  optic chiasm. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  cornea. 
E)  conjunctiva.

Question 10

Which of the following sequences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  oval window, vestibule, scala vestibuli 
B)  round window, helicotrema, scala tympani 
C)  bony labyrinth, round window, basilar membrane 
D)  tympanic membrane, vestibular membrane, basilar membrane 
E)  vestibular membrane, basilar membrane, auditory membrane 
A)  oval window, vestibule, scala vestibuli 
B)  round window, helicotrema, scala tympani 
C)  bony labyrinth, round window, basilar membrane 
D)  tympanic membrane, vestibular membrane, basilar membrane 
E)  vestibular membrane, basilar membrane, auditory membrane

Question 11

As an object moves closer to the eye,

Accepted Answer

A)  the lens flattens. 
B)  the eyes rotate medially. 
C)  the ciliary muscles relax. 
D)  the diameter of the pupil increases. 
E)  the eye blinks. 
A)  the lens flattens. 
B)  the eyes rotate medially. 
C)  the ciliary muscles relax. 
D)  the diameter of the pupil increases. 
E)  the eye blinks.

Question 12

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-auricle

Accepted Answer

A) eardrum 
B) part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing 
C) the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this 
D) fleshy portion of the external ear 
E) air-filled space within the temporal bone 
A) eardrum 
B) part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing 
C) the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this 
D) fleshy portion of the external ear 
E) air-filled space within the temporal bone

Question 13

The sensation of hearing occurs when sensory impulses from the ears are transmitted to the auditory cortex in the __________lobe from the _________nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital; trochlear 
B)  occipital; vestibulocochlear 
C)  temporal; trochlear 
D)  temporal; vestibulocochlear 
E)  parietal; abducens 
A)  occipital; trochlear 
B)  occipital; vestibulocochlear 
C)  temporal; trochlear 
D)  temporal; vestibulocochlear 
E)  parietal; abducens

Question 14

Auditory impulses are transmitted by the _____ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiral 
B)  cochlear 
C)  vestibular 
D)  ossicular 
E)  tympanic 
A)  spiral 
B)  cochlear 
C)  vestibular 
D)  ossicular 
E)  tympanic

Question 15

The auditory tube

Accepted Answer

A)  amplifies sound waves. 
B)  helps maintain balance. 
C)  carries sound to the eardrum. 
D)  carries sound to the inner ear. 
E)  equalizes air pressure between the middle ear and outside air. 
A)  amplifies sound waves. 
B)  helps maintain balance. 
C)  carries sound to the eardrum. 
D)  carries sound to the inner ear. 
E)  equalizes air pressure between the middle ear and outside air.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each taste bud is most sensitive to one of the five basic tastes. 
B)  Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high. 
C)  Adaptation for taste is rapid. 
D)  Olfaction influences taste. 
E)  Sensitivities for sweet and salty tastes are the lowest. 
A)  Each taste bud is most sensitive to one of the five basic tastes. 
B)  Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high. 
C)  Adaptation for taste is rapid. 
D)  Olfaction influences taste. 
E)  Sensitivities for sweet and salty tastes are the lowest.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a cell type found in taste buds?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitral cells 
B)  supporting cells 
C)  basal cells 
D)  taste cells 
A)  mitral cells 
B)  supporting cells 
C)  basal cells 
D)  taste cells

Question 18

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-middle ear

Accepted Answer

A) eardrum 
B) part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing 
C) the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this 
D) fleshy portion of the external ear 
E) air-filled space within the temporal bone 
A) eardrum 
B) part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing 
C) the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this 
D) fleshy portion of the external ear 
E) air-filled space within the temporal bone

Question 19

The ________ separates the posterior chamber from the vitreous chamber.

Accepted Answer

A)  iris 
B)  choroid 
C)  lens 
D)  sclera 
A)  iris 
B)  choroid 
C)  lens 
D)  sclera

Question 20

Which of the following is (are) associated with the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  lens 
B)  ciliary muscle 
C)  pupil 
D)  suspensory ligaments 
E)  rods and cones 
A)  lens 
B)  ciliary muscle 
C)  pupil 
D)  suspensory ligaments 
E)  rods and cones

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Depth perception

Blood vessels enter the eye and nerve processes exit the eye at the

-What is layer "D" on the diagram of the retina?

-What is layer "C" on the diagram of the retina?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -palpebral fissure

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

The superior olivary nucleus

Mechanical deficiency in transmission of sound waves to the spiral organ is

The only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly is the

Which of the following sequences is correct?

As an object moves closer to the eye,

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -auricle

The sensation of hearing occurs when sensory impulses from the ears are transmitted to the auditory cortex in the __________lobe from the _________nerve.

Auditory impulses are transmitted by the _____ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

The auditory tube

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following is NOT a cell type found in taste buds?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -middle ear

The ________ separates the posterior chamber from the vitreous chamber.

Which of the following is (are) associated with the retina?

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