Question 1

Match the description with the most appropriate structure.
-auditory tube

Accepted Answer

A) structures that produce earwax 
B) fluid in the membranous labyrinth 
C) fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth 
D) ossicles connect this structure to eardrum 
E) connects the middle ear to the pharynx 
A) structures that produce earwax 
B) fluid in the membranous labyrinth 
C) fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth 
D) ossicles connect this structure to eardrum 
E) connects the middle ear to the pharynx

Question 2

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 3

Match the description with the most appropriate structure.
-ceruminous glands

Accepted Answer

A) structures that produce earwax 
B) fluid in the membranous labyrinth 
C) fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth 
D) ossicles connect this structure to eardrum 
E) connects the middle ear to the pharynx 
A) structures that produce earwax 
B) fluid in the membranous labyrinth 
C) fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth 
D) ossicles connect this structure to eardrum 
E) connects the middle ear to the pharynx

Question 4

Which of the following situations would have the greatest affect on depth perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  having a deficiency of vitamin D 
B)  having conjunctivitis 
C)  the amount of pupillary dilation 
D)  losing one eye in an accident 
E)  the local climate where one lives 
A)  having a deficiency of vitamin D 
B)  having conjunctivitis 
C)  the amount of pupillary dilation 
D)  losing one eye in an accident 
E)  the local climate where one lives

Question 5

Arrange the following events in correct sequence. (1)retinal cells generate action potential
(2)person becomes aware of the information obtained by CNS
(3)visual cortex translates action potential
(4)bright light is shone into the eye
(5)optic nerve conducts action potential to CNS

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

The ciliary body

Accepted Answer

A) contains rods and cones. 
B) is continuous with the sclera. 
C) consists of a ciliary ring and ciliary processes. 
D) produces vitreous humor. 
E) is photosensitive. 
A) contains rods and cones. 
B) is continuous with the sclera. 
C) consists of a ciliary ring and ciliary processes. 
D) produces vitreous humor. 
E) is photosensitive.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-optic tract

Accepted Answer

A) the area that can be seen with the eyes open 
B) opening in the orbit through which the optic nerve passes 
C) the cerebral area that integrates messages from retina 
D) area where medial ganglion cell axons cross over 
E) the route of the ganglionic axons beyond the chiasma 
A) the area that can be seen with the eyes open 
B) opening in the orbit through which the optic nerve passes 
C) the cerebral area that integrates messages from retina 
D) area where medial ganglion cell axons cross over 
E) the route of the ganglionic axons beyond the chiasma

Question 11

Palpebrae is another name for the

Accepted Answer

A) eyes. 
B) eyelids. 
C) eyebrows. 
D) eyelashes. 
E) conjunctiva. 
A) eyes. 
B) eyelids. 
C) eyebrows. 
D) eyelashes. 
E) conjunctiva.

Question 12

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT innervate extrinsic eye muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) oculomotor 
B) abducens 
C) trochlear 
D) optic 
E) trigeminal 
A) oculomotor 
B) abducens 
C) trochlear 
D) optic 
E) trigeminal

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

Accepted Answer

A) A large loss in the ability to detect odors. 
B) Decrease in sense of taste. 
C) Loss of lens flexibility in the eye. 
D) Decline in visual acuity and color perception. 
E) Decreased ability to localize sound. 
A) A large loss in the ability to detect odors. 
B) Decrease in sense of taste. 
C) Loss of lens flexibility in the eye. 
D) Decline in visual acuity and color perception. 
E) Decreased ability to localize sound.

Question 14

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 15

The utricle and saccule are involved in

Accepted Answer

A) static balance. 
B) kinetic balance. 
C) hearing low intensity sounds. 
D) hearing high intensity sounds. 
E) evaluating movements of the head. 
A) static balance. 
B) kinetic balance. 
C) hearing low intensity sounds. 
D) hearing high intensity sounds. 
E) evaluating movements of the head.

Question 16

The taste cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) frontal 
B) parietal 
C) temporal 
D) occipital 
A) frontal 
B) parietal 
C) temporal 
D) occipital

Question 17

Match the description with its correct name.
-myopia

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty seeing distant objects 
B) a type of refractory error 
C) clouding of the lens of the eye 
D) increased intraocular pressure that can lead to loss of vision 
E) loss of acute central vision 
A) difficulty seeing distant objects 
B) a type of refractory error 
C) clouding of the lens of the eye 
D) increased intraocular pressure that can lead to loss of vision 
E) loss of acute central vision

Question 18

What eye layer is referred to in the "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?

Accepted Answer

A) conjunctiva 
B) choroid 
C) retina 
D) sclera 
E) pupil 
A) conjunctiva 
B) choroid 
C) retina 
D) sclera 
E) pupil

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The cochlear duct is filled with perilymph. 
B) The bony core of the cochlea is called the modiolus. 
C) The foot plate of the incus fits into the round window. 
D) The vestibule is one of the regions of the organ of corti. 
E) The spiral organ is found in the semicircular canals. 
A) The cochlear duct is filled with perilymph. 
B) The bony core of the cochlea is called the modiolus. 
C) The foot plate of the incus fits into the round window. 
D) The vestibule is one of the regions of the organ of corti. 
E) The spiral organ is found in the semicircular canals.

Question 20

Arrange the following to reflect the correct sequence an action potential would follow to reach the olfactory cortex of the brain: (1)olfactory bulb
(2)olfactory cortex
(3)olfactory epithelium
(4)olfactory tract

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Match the description with the most appropriate structure. -auditory tube

The malleus,incus,and stapes

Match the description with the most appropriate structure. -ceruminous glands

Which of the following situations would have the greatest affect on depth perception?

Arrange the following events in correct sequence. (1)retinal cells generate action potential (2)person becomes aware of the information obtained by CNS (3)visual cortex translates action potential (4)bright light is shone into the eye (5)optic nerve conducts action potential to CNS

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

The ciliary body

More sound volume is perceived when

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -optic tract

Palpebrae is another name for the

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT innervate extrinsic eye muscles?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

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

The utricle and saccule are involved in

The taste cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

Match the description with its correct name. -myopia

What eye layer is referred to in the "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?

Which of the following is true?

Arrange the following to reflect the correct sequence an action potential would follow to reach the olfactory cortex of the brain: (1)olfactory bulb (2)olfactory cortex (3)olfactory epithelium (4)olfactory tract

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