Question 1

Visual pigments are derivatives of

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A)  vitamin A. 
B)  the vitreous body. 
C)  the aqueous humor. 
D)  vitamin K. 
E)  vitamin E. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  the vitreous body. 
C)  the aqueous humor. 
D)  vitamin K. 
E)  vitamin E.

Question 2

Taste receptors are

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A)  found only on the tongue. 
B)  unable to divide. 
C)  modified neural cells. 
D)  specialized epithelial cells. 
E)  sensitive to pain. 
A)  found only on the tongue. 
B)  unable to divide. 
C)  modified neural cells. 
D)  specialized epithelial cells. 
E)  sensitive to pain.

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

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A)  sweet 
B)  putrid 
C)  pungent 
D)  metallic 
E)  fruity 
A)  sweet 
B)  putrid 
C)  pungent 
D)  metallic 
E)  fruity

Question 4

The lens focuses the visual image on the photoreceptors by

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A)  moving up and down. 
B)  moving in and out. 
C)  changing shape. 
D)  opening and closing. 
E)  dilating and constricting. 
A)  moving up and down. 
B)  moving in and out. 
C)  changing shape. 
D)  opening and closing. 
E)  dilating and constricting.

Question 5

Temperature senses use two types of

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A)  chemoreceptors. 
B)  free nerve endings. 
C)  proprioceptors. 
D)  tactile corpuscles. 
E)  lamellated corpuscles. 
A)  chemoreceptors. 
B)  free nerve endings. 
C)  proprioceptors. 
D)  tactile corpuscles. 
E)  lamellated corpuscles.

Question 6

Regarding the visual pathway, axons from the entire population of which cells converge on the optic disc and proceed as the optic nerve?

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A)  amacrine cells 
B)  rods and cones 
C)  bipolar cells 
D)  ganglion cells 
E)  horizontal cells 
A)  amacrine cells 
B)  rods and cones 
C)  bipolar cells 
D)  ganglion cells 
E)  horizontal cells

Question 7

The portion of the eye that contains blood vessels, pigment cells, loose connective tissue, and intrinsic muscle fibers is the

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A)  conjunctiva. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  iris. 
D)  pupil. 
E)  canthus. 
A)  conjunctiva. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  iris. 
D)  pupil. 
E)  canthus.

Question 8

Changing the shape of the lens to keep the focal length constant is a process called

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A)  nearsightedness. 
B)  farsightedness. 
C)  myopia. 
D)  astigmatism. 
E)  accommodation. 
A)  nearsightedness. 
B)  farsightedness. 
C)  myopia. 
D)  astigmatism. 
E)  accommodation.

Question 9

The fibrous layer of the eye

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A)  consists of the sclera and the cornea. 
B)  contains the intrinsic eye muscles. 
C)  regulates the amount of light entering the eye. 
D)  consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. 
E)  consists of the retina. 
A)  consists of the sclera and the cornea. 
B)  contains the intrinsic eye muscles. 
C)  regulates the amount of light entering the eye. 
D)  consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. 
E)  consists of the retina.

Question 10

The space between the suspensory ligaments and the iris is the

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A)  anterior chamber. 
B)  posterior chamber. 
C)  pupil. 
D)  vitreous body. 
E)  posterior cavity. 
A)  anterior chamber. 
B)  posterior chamber. 
C)  pupil. 
D)  vitreous body. 
E)  posterior cavity.

Question 11

Structure P is the

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A)  medial rectus muscle. 
B)  lateral rectus muscle. 
C)  retina. 
D)  choroid. 
E)  superior oblique muscle. 
A)  medial rectus muscle. 
B)  lateral rectus muscle. 
C)  retina. 
D)  choroid. 
E)  superior oblique muscle.

Question 12

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

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A)  IX, X, and XI. 
B)  VII, VIII, and IX. 
C)  VII, IX, and X. 
D)  V, VII, and IX. 
E)  IX, XI, and XII. 
A)  IX, X, and XI. 
B)  VII, VIII, and IX. 
C)  VII, IX, and X. 
D)  V, VII, and IX. 
E)  IX, XI, and XII.

Question 13

Which structure of the eye contains blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?

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A)  retina 
B)  fibrous layer 
C)  sclera 
D)  vascular layer 
E)  neural layer 
A)  retina 
B)  fibrous layer 
C)  sclera 
D)  vascular layer 
E)  neural layer

Question 14

Which of the following concerning olfaction is true?

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A)  Olfactory receptors are highly modified neurons. 
B)  Molecules to be smelled cannot be dissolved first in mucus. 
C)  Humans have fewer than 10,000 olfactory receptors. 
D)  Human power of olfaction is as powerful as that of most other mammals. 
E)  Olfactory stimuli must pass through the thalamus before journeying to the olfactory cortex. 
A)  Olfactory receptors are highly modified neurons. 
B)  Molecules to be smelled cannot be dissolved first in mucus. 
C)  Humans have fewer than 10,000 olfactory receptors. 
D)  Human power of olfaction is as powerful as that of most other mammals. 
E)  Olfactory stimuli must pass through the thalamus before journeying to the olfactory cortex.

Question 15

A blind spot in the retina occurs

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A)  at the fovea. 
B)  where ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells. 
C)  at the optic disc. 
D)  where rod cells are clustered to form the macula. 
E)  where amacrine cells are located. 
A)  at the fovea. 
B)  where ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells. 
C)  at the optic disc. 
D)  where rod cells are clustered to form the macula. 
E)  where amacrine cells are located.

Question 16

Each gustatory cell extends a ________ into the surrounding fluids through a narrow taste pore.

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A)  taste bud 
B)  papilla 
C)  taste hair 
D)  basal cell 
E)  neuron 
A)  taste bud 
B)  papilla 
C)  taste hair 
D)  basal cell 
E)  neuron

Question 17

The lacrimal glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are located in pockets in the lacrimal bones. 
B)  produce only about 20% of the volume of tears. 
C)  produce a slightly acidic secretion that contains lysozyme. 
D)  have a dozen or more ducts. 
E)  function only intermittently. 
A)  are located in pockets in the lacrimal bones. 
B)  produce only about 20% of the volume of tears. 
C)  produce a slightly acidic secretion that contains lysozyme. 
D)  have a dozen or more ducts. 
E)  function only intermittently.

Question 18

Gustation refers to the special sense of

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A)  balance. 
B)  touch. 
C)  equilibrium. 
D)  vision. 
E)  taste. 
A)  balance. 
B)  touch. 
C)  equilibrium. 
D)  vision. 
E)  taste.

Question 19

Which structure focuses light rays?

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A)  Y 
B)  D 
C)  L 
D)  O 
E)  X 
A)  Y 
B)  D 
C)  L 
D)  O 
E)  X

Question 20

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye
Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part.
-When the muscle labeled P contracts, the eye moves

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A)  superiorly. 
B)  laterally. 
C)  medially. 
D)  inferiorly. 
E)  in a circular fashion. 
A)  superiorly. 
B)  laterally. 
C)  medially. 
D)  inferiorly. 
E)  in a circular fashion.

Visual pigments are derivatives of

Taste receptors are

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

The lens focuses the visual image on the photoreceptors by

Temperature senses use two types of

Regarding the visual pathway, axons from the entire population of which cells converge on the optic disc and proceed as the optic nerve?

The portion of the eye that contains blood vessels, pigment cells, loose connective tissue, and intrinsic muscle fibers is the

Changing the shape of the lens to keep the focal length constant is a process called

The fibrous layer of the eye

The space between the suspensory ligaments and the iris is the

Structure P is the

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

Which structure of the eye contains blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?

Which of the following concerning olfaction is true?

A blind spot in the retina occurs

Each gustatory cell extends a ________ into the surrounding fluids through a narrow taste pore.

The lacrimal glands

Gustation refers to the special sense of

Which structure focuses light rays?

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part. -When the muscle labeled P contracts, the eye moves

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Exam 9: The General and Special Senses

Visual pigments are derivatives of

Taste receptors are

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

The lens focuses the visual image on the photoreceptors by

Temperature senses use two types of

Regarding the visual pathway, axons from the entire population of which cells converge on the optic disc and proceed as the optic nerve?

The portion of the eye that contains blood vessels, pigment cells, loose connective tissue, and intrinsic muscle fibers is the

Changing the shape of the lens to keep the focal length constant is a process called

The fibrous layer of the eye

The space between the suspensory ligaments and the iris is the

Structure P is the

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

Which structure of the eye contains blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?

Which of the following concerning olfaction is true?

A blind spot in the retina occurs

Each gustatory cell extends a ________ into the surrounding fluids through a narrow taste pore.

The lacrimal glands

Gustation refers to the special sense of

Which structure focuses light rays?

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part. -When the muscle labeled P contracts, the eye moves

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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