Question 1

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 2

The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoglossal. 
B)  glossopharyngeal. 
C)  olfactory. 
D)  facial. 
A)  hypoglossal. 
B)  glossopharyngeal. 
C)  olfactory. 
D)  facial.

Question 3

The hair cells of the inner ear are gradually lost with advancing age and do not regenerate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The external ear consists of each of the following structures except the

Accepted Answer

A)  auricle. 
B)  helix. 
C)  lobule. 
D)  vestibule. 
A)  auricle. 
B)  helix. 
C)  lobule. 
D)  vestibule.

Question 5

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 6

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that contains receptors for rotational acceleration.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 7

Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)  on the apical surface of vallate papillae on the tongue. 
B)  on the fungiform papillae of the anterior tongue. 
C)  on the inner surface of the cheeks. 
D)  on the posterior wall of the pharynx. 
A)  on the apical surface of vallate papillae on the tongue. 
B)  on the fungiform papillae of the anterior tongue. 
C)  on the inner surface of the cheeks. 
D)  on the posterior wall of the pharynx.

Question 8

The lens of the eye is attached to string like ________, which are anchored by ciliary bodies attached to the sclera.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lens of the eye is attached...

Question 9

Smell is closely associated with the ________ region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smell is closely associated with the ________...

Question 10

The middle ear cavity is normally filled with

Accepted Answer

A)  perilymph. 
B)  endolymph. 
C)  air. 
D)  mucus. 
A)  perilymph. 
B)  endolymph. 
C)  air. 
D)  mucus.

Question 11

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-frequency sounds stimulate hair cells at the basal end of the basilar membrane. 
B)  The "hairs" of the receptor cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane. 
C)  The spiral organ is part of the cochlear duct, which is also called the scala media. 
D)  The tectorial membrane bends with vibrations, whereas the basilar membrane is rigid and fixed. 
A)  High-frequency sounds stimulate hair cells at the basal end of the basilar membrane. 
B)  The "hairs" of the receptor cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane. 
C)  The spiral organ is part of the cochlear duct, which is also called the scala media. 
D)  The tectorial membrane bends with vibrations, whereas the basilar membrane is rigid and fixed.

Question 12

The bony labyrinth structure containing the utricle and saccule is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule 
B)  macula lutea 
C)  macula densa 
D)  ora serrate 
E)  scala vestibule 
A)  vestibule 
B)  macula lutea 
C)  macula densa 
D)  ora serrate 
E)  scala vestibule

Question 13

Of the following glands, which does not help keep the anterior part of the eye from drying out?

Accepted Answer

A)  lacrimal caruncle 
B)  tarsal glands 
C)  goblet cells in the conjunctiva 
D)  lacrimal gland 
A)  lacrimal caruncle 
B)  tarsal glands 
C)  goblet cells in the conjunctiva 
D)  lacrimal gland

Question 14

Which of these is true regarding the development of the ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  The internal aspect of the ear forms from the otic placode, a thickening of the surface ectoderm. 
B)  The ear begins to form in the 8th week of development. 
C)  The external acoustic meatus develops from mesoderm. 
D)  The auricle develops from the otic pit. 
A)  The internal aspect of the ear forms from the otic placode, a thickening of the surface ectoderm. 
B)  The ear begins to form in the 8th week of development. 
C)  The external acoustic meatus develops from mesoderm. 
D)  The auricle develops from the otic pit.

Question 15

Of the following structures, which is the only one that contains perilymph (instead of endolymph)?

Accepted Answer

A)  scala media 
B)  saccule 
C)  scala tympani 
D)  semicircular ducts 
A)  scala media 
B)  saccule 
C)  scala tympani 
D)  semicircular ducts

Question 16

An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)  spiral organ. 
B)  cupula. 
C)  scala media. 
D)  otoliths. 
A)  spiral organ. 
B)  cupula. 
C)  scala media. 
D)  otoliths.

Question 17

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

Accepted Answer

A)  medially. 
B)  superiorly. 
C)  inferiorly. 
D)  laterally. 
A)  medially. 
B)  superiorly. 
C)  inferiorly. 
D)  laterally.

Question 18

Which of these is true regarding the chemical senses, olfaction and taste, throughout life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children have more taste buds than adults. 
B)  The number of olfactory cells increases throughout life, so the elderly have an exceptionally good sense of smell. 
C)  The sense of smell is very weak in young children. 
D)  The number of taste receptors stays constant throughout life. 
A)  Children have more taste buds than adults. 
B)  The number of olfactory cells increases throughout life, so the elderly have an exceptionally good sense of smell. 
C)  The sense of smell is very weak in young children. 
D)  The number of taste receptors stays constant throughout life.

Question 19

The tips of cochlear hair cells are embedded in the basilar membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The special sense most like gustation (taste) in terms of type of receptor is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The special sense most like gustation (taste)...

Exam 16: The Special Senses

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the

The hair cells of the inner ear are gradually lost with advancing age and do not regenerate.

The external ear consists of each of the following structures except the

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that contains receptors for rotational acceleration.

Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except

The lens of the eye is attached to string like ________, which are anchored by ciliary bodies attached to the sclera.

Smell is closely associated with the ________ region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

The middle ear cavity is normally filled with

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ?

The bony labyrinth structure containing the utricle and saccule is called the

Of the following glands, which does not help keep the anterior part of the eye from drying out?

Which of these is true regarding the development of the ear?

Of the following structures, which is the only one that contains perilymph (instead of endolymph)?

An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

Which of these is true regarding the chemical senses, olfaction and taste, throughout life?

The tips of cochlear hair cells are embedded in the basilar membrane.

The special sense most like gustation (taste) in terms of type of receptor is ________.

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