Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Damaged olfactory neurons are replaced. 
B)  Olfactory epithelial receptors are highly specific. 
C)  Olfaction first goes to the thalamus and is then relayed to the cerebral cortex. 
D)  Continued stimulation of olfactory neurons produces the same level of response. 
E)  Replacement of neurons is a common phenomenon in the body. 
A)  Damaged olfactory neurons are replaced. 
B)  Olfactory epithelial receptors are highly specific. 
C)  Olfaction first goes to the thalamus and is then relayed to the cerebral cortex. 
D)  Continued stimulation of olfactory neurons produces the same level of response. 
E)  Replacement of neurons is a common phenomenon in the body.

Question 2

Taste buds are not associated with _____ papillae.

Accepted Answer

A)  foliate 
B)  filiform 
C)  fungiform 
D)  vallate 
E)  papilliform 
A)  foliate 
B)  filiform 
C)  fungiform 
D)  vallate 
E)  papilliform

Question 3

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-pupil

Accepted Answer

A) photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision 
B) photoreceptor cells that function in color vision 
C) the opening in the iris 
D) the innermost tunic of the eye 
E) a pigmented contractile structure 
A) photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision 
B) photoreceptor cells that function in color vision 
C) the opening in the iris 
D) the innermost tunic of the eye 
E) a pigmented contractile structure

Question 4

The contractile structure that surrounds the pupil is the

Accepted Answer

A)  iris. 
B)  ciliary ring. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  ciliary muscle. 
E)  retina. 
A)  iris. 
B)  ciliary ring. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  ciliary muscle. 
E)  retina.

Question 5

Arrange the following list of membranes in correct sequence. (1) tectorial membrane
(2) vestibular membrane
(3) tympanic membrane
(4) basilar membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3, 4, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 4, 1 
D)  2, 4, 3, 1 
E)  4, 3, 2, 1 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3, 4, 1, 2 
C)  3, 2, 4, 1 
D)  2, 4, 3, 1 
E)  4, 3, 2, 1

Question 6

The transparent mucous membrane that covers the anterior white surface of the eye is the

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunctival fornix. 
B)  surface conjunctiva. 
C)  bulbar conjunctiva. 
D)  palpebral conjunctiva. 
E)  sclera. 
A)  conjunctival fornix. 
B)  surface conjunctiva. 
C)  bulbar conjunctiva. 
D)  palpebral conjunctiva. 
E)  sclera.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  ganglion cells 
B)  photoreceptors 
C)  optic chiasm 
D)  optic disc 
E)  fovea centralis 
A)  ganglion cells 
B)  photoreceptors 
C)  optic chiasm 
D)  optic disc 
E)  fovea centralis

Question 8

-The figure is a sagittal section of the eye. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  iris 
B)  pupil 
C)  lens 
D)  conjunctiva 
E)  cornea 
A)  iris 
B)  pupil 
C)  lens 
D)  conjunctiva 
E)  cornea

Question 9

Humans are able to distinguish several million shades of color because

Accepted Answer

A)  humans have large retinas. 
B)  humans have binocular vision. 
C)  they have many different types of cone cells. 
D)  different proportions of cone cells respond to each wavelength of light. 
E)  humans have more cones than rods. 
A)  humans have large retinas. 
B)  humans have binocular vision. 
C)  they have many different types of cone cells. 
D)  different proportions of cone cells respond to each wavelength of light. 
E)  humans have more cones than rods.

Question 10

The blink reflex is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain balance. 
B)  regulate pupil size. 
C)  provide clearer vision. 
D)  keep the eyes moist. 
E)  orient the eyes. 
A)  maintain balance. 
B)  regulate pupil size. 
C)  provide clearer vision. 
D)  keep the eyes moist. 
E)  orient the eyes.

Question 11

The round window

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects sound waves. 
B)  vibrates the basilar membrane. 
C)  allows for compression of the organ of Corti. 
D)  acts as a mechanical release for waves within the cochlea. 
E)  increases the pressure of the perilymph. 
A)  reflects sound waves. 
B)  vibrates the basilar membrane. 
C)  allows for compression of the organ of Corti. 
D)  acts as a mechanical release for waves within the cochlea. 
E)  increases the pressure of the perilymph.

Question 12

Arrange the following parts of the neuronal pathway for hearing in the correct sequence. (1) inferior colliculus
(2) medial geniculate nucleus
(3) superior olivary nucleus
(4) auditory cortex
(5) cochlear nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 5, 3, 1, 2 
B)  5, 3, 1, 2, 4 
C)  1, 2, 3, 5, 4 
D)  5, 2, 1, 3, 4 
E)  5, 4, 1, 3, 2 
A)  4, 5, 3, 1, 2 
B)  5, 3, 1, 2, 4 
C)  1, 2, 3, 5, 4 
D)  5, 2, 1, 3, 4 
E)  5, 4, 1, 3, 2

Question 13

The malleus, incus, and stapes

Accepted Answer

A)  are parts of the cochlea. 
B)  are located in the inner ear. 
C)  are surrounded by endolymph. 
D)  transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window. 
E)  are surrounded by fluid. 
A)  are parts of the cochlea. 
B)  are located in the inner ear. 
C)  are surrounded by endolymph. 
D)  transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window. 
E)  are surrounded by fluid.

Question 14

Neurons synapsing on the hair cells of the maculae and the crista ampullaris have cell bodies in the

Accepted Answer

A)  superior colliculus. 
B)  vestibular ganglion. 
C)  superior olivary nucleus. 
D)  medial geniculate nucleus. 
E)  cochlear ganglion. 
A)  superior colliculus. 
B)  vestibular ganglion. 
C)  superior olivary nucleus. 
D)  medial geniculate nucleus. 
E)  cochlear ganglion.

Question 15

More sound volume is perceived when

Accepted Answer

A)  sound wave amplitude increases. 
B)  action potentials from hair cells are blocked. 
C)  sound wave amplitude decreases. 
D)  sound wave frequency decreases. 
E)  sound wave frequency increases. 
A)  sound wave amplitude increases. 
B)  action potentials from hair cells are blocked. 
C)  sound wave amplitude decreases. 
D)  sound wave frequency decreases. 
E)  sound wave frequency increases.

Question 16

Which portion of the ear contains the sense organs for hearing and balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  external ear 
B)  middle ear 
C)  inner ear 
D)  auditory tube 
E)  tympanic membrane. 
A)  external ear 
B)  middle ear 
C)  inner ear 
D)  auditory tube 
E)  tympanic membrane.

Question 17

Rapid changes in altitude can rupture the eardrum. Symptoms that may occur include

Accepted Answer

A)  dizziness. 
B)  light headedness. 
C)  feeling of a "full" ear. 
D)  ringing in the ears. 
E)  hearing impairment. 
A)  dizziness. 
B)  light headedness. 
C)  feeling of a "full" ear. 
D)  ringing in the ears. 
E)  hearing impairment.

Question 18

Which of the following structures is considered to be an accessory structure of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  lens 
B)  retina 
C)  sclera 
D)  palpebrae 
E)  cornea 
A)  lens 
B)  retina 
C)  sclera 
D)  palpebrae 
E)  cornea

Question 19

Damage to which of the following cranial nerves may impair the sense of taste?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial 
B)  abducens 
C)  trigeminal 
D)  hypoglossal 
E)  accessory 
A)  facial 
B)  abducens 
C)  trigeminal 
D)  hypoglossal 
E)  accessory

Question 20

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-cones

Accepted Answer

A) photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision 
B) photoreceptor cells that function in color vision 
C) the opening in the iris 
D) the innermost tunic of the eye 
E) a pigmented contractile structure 
A) photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision 
B) photoreceptor cells that function in color vision 
C) the opening in the iris 
D) the innermost tunic of the eye 
E) a pigmented contractile structure

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Which of the following statements is true?

Taste buds are not associated with _____ papillae.

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -pupil

The contractile structure that surrounds the pupil is the

Arrange the following list of membranes in correct sequence. (1) tectorial membrane (2) vestibular membrane (3) tympanic membrane (4) basilar membrane

The transparent mucous membrane that covers the anterior white surface of the eye is the

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the retina?

-The figure is a sagittal section of the eye. What does "C" represent?

Humans are able to distinguish several million shades of color because

The blink reflex is designed to

The round window

Arrange the following parts of the neuronal pathway for hearing in the correct sequence. (1) inferior colliculus (2) medial geniculate nucleus (3) superior olivary nucleus (4) auditory cortex (5) cochlear nucleus

The malleus, incus, and stapes

Neurons synapsing on the hair cells of the maculae and the crista ampullaris have cell bodies in the

More sound volume is perceived when

Which portion of the ear contains the sense organs for hearing and balance?

Rapid changes in altitude can rupture the eardrum. Symptoms that may occur include

Which of the following structures is considered to be an accessory structure of the eye?

Damage to which of the following cranial nerves may impair the sense of taste?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -cones

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