Question 1

Olfactory receptors are examples of

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A)  pain receptors. 
B)  thermoreceptors. 
C)  mechanoreceptors. 
D)  chemoreceptors. 
E)  proprioceptors. 
A)  pain receptors. 
B)  thermoreceptors. 
C)  mechanoreceptors. 
D)  chemoreceptors. 
E)  proprioceptors.

Question 2

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye
Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Light rays refract or bend when they go through

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A)  J. 
B)  L. 
C)  B. 
D)  X. 
E)  R. 
A)  J. 
B)  L. 
C)  B. 
D)  X. 
E)  R.

Question 3

The abducens nerve innervates which extrinsic eye muscle?

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A)  superior oblique 
B)  medial rectus 
C)  inferior oblique 
D)  superior rectus 
E)  lateral rectus 
A)  superior oblique 
B)  medial rectus 
C)  inferior oblique 
D)  superior rectus 
E)  lateral rectus

Question 4

The retinal cells that generate the action potential that travels to the brain are the

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A)  rods. 
B)  cones. 
C)  ganglion cells. 
D)  bipolar cells. 
E)  epithelial cells. 
A)  rods. 
B)  cones. 
C)  ganglion cells. 
D)  bipolar cells. 
E)  epithelial cells.

Question 5

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye
Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure C is the

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A)  choroid. 
B)  iris. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  ciliary body. 
E)  lens. 
A)  choroid. 
B)  iris. 
C)  sclera. 
D)  ciliary body. 
E)  lens.

Question 6

The sensory receptors of the semicircular canals are located in the

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A)  saccules. 
B)  ampullae. 
C)  cristae. 
D)  utricles. 
E)  both saccules and utricles. 
A)  saccules. 
B)  ampullae. 
C)  cristae. 
D)  utricles. 
E)  both saccules and utricles.

Question 7

The intensity of vibrations is measured in

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A)  decibels. 
B)  wavelength. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  cycles. 
E)  duration. 
A)  decibels. 
B)  wavelength. 
C)  frequency. 
D)  cycles. 
E)  duration.

Question 8

The structure that overlies the spiral organ, and which is firmly attached to the walls of the cochlear duct, is the

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A)  basilar membrane. 
B)  tectorial membrane. 
C)  endolymph. 
D)  malleus. 
E)  vestibular duct. 
A)  basilar membrane. 
B)  tectorial membrane. 
C)  endolymph. 
D)  malleus. 
E)  vestibular duct.

Question 9

There are ________ primary taste sensations.

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A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  12 
D)  20 
E)  more than 50 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  12 
D)  20 
E)  more than 50

Question 10

Movement of the sensory receptors in the ampullae of the semicircular canals

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A)  produces sound. 
B)  allows us to hear sounds. 
C)  stimulates the receptor cells, alerting us to rotational movement. 
D)  stimulates the receptor cells to a change in body position with respect to gravity. 
E)  allows us to perceive linear acceleration. 
A)  produces sound. 
B)  allows us to hear sounds. 
C)  stimulates the receptor cells, alerting us to rotational movement. 
D)  stimulates the receptor cells to a change in body position with respect to gravity. 
E)  allows us to perceive linear acceleration.

Question 11

Olfactory glands

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A)  contain the neural receptors for the sense of smell. 
B)  form the basement membrane of the olfactory epithelium. 
C)  are sensitive to aromatic molecules in the air. 
D)  produce a pigmented mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium. 
E)  form structures called olfactory bulbs. 
A)  contain the neural receptors for the sense of smell. 
B)  form the basement membrane of the olfactory epithelium. 
C)  are sensitive to aromatic molecules in the air. 
D)  produce a pigmented mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium. 
E)  form structures called olfactory bulbs.

Question 12

Humans are most sensitive to which taste?

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A)  sweet 
B)  bitter 
C)  sour 
D)  salty 
E)  umami 
A)  sweet 
B)  bitter 
C)  sour 
D)  salty 
E)  umami

Question 13

Your grandmother who lives in an assisted living facility is always complaining about how bad the food is. You eat there with her often and find the food to be cooked well and interesting, even though the food is not what you would really prefer. What is the most reasonable explanation for this?

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A)  Your grandmother only likes food that she cooks. 
B)  She has had a stroke that affected her primary gustatory cortex. 
C)  She has fewer gustatory cells in her taste bud receptors. 
D)  She has no functional olfactory receptors anymore, and smell is a dominant part of taste. 
E)  Because of wear-and-tear on her tongue over the years, her taste buds are gone. 
A)  Your grandmother only likes food that she cooks. 
B)  She has had a stroke that affected her primary gustatory cortex. 
C)  She has fewer gustatory cells in her taste bud receptors. 
D)  She has no functional olfactory receptors anymore, and smell is a dominant part of taste. 
E)  Because of wear-and-tear on her tongue over the years, her taste buds are gone.

Question 14

Which statement regarding sensory reception is correct?

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A)  The larger the receptive field, the better is one's ability to localize a stimulus. 
B)  The CNS can tell the difference between a "true" sensation and a "false" one. 
C)  Output from higher centers can dampen receptor sensitivity. 
D)  The CNS interprets the nature of sensory information entirely on the basis of the area of the brain stimulated. 
E)  In general, the stronger the stimulus, the lower the frequency of action potentials. 
A)  The larger the receptive field, the better is one's ability to localize a stimulus. 
B)  The CNS can tell the difference between a "true" sensation and a "false" one. 
C)  Output from higher centers can dampen receptor sensitivity. 
D)  The CNS interprets the nature of sensory information entirely on the basis of the area of the brain stimulated. 
E)  In general, the stronger the stimulus, the lower the frequency of action potentials.

Question 15

Which of the following is filled with air?

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A)  middle ear cavity 
B)  cochlea 
C)  vestibule 
D)  semicircular canal 
E)  membranous labyrinth 
A)  middle ear cavity 
B)  cochlea 
C)  vestibule 
D)  semicircular canal 
E)  membranous labyrinth

Question 16

What do the receptors for hearing, static equilibrium, and dynamic equilibrium all have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  The receptors do not adapt to continuous stimulation. 
B)  All of the receptor cells have stereocilia. 
C)  All of the receptors are nociceptors. 
D)  These are all general sense receptors. 
E)  These receptors send action potentials to the same area of the brain for processing. 
A)  The receptors do not adapt to continuous stimulation. 
B)  All of the receptor cells have stereocilia. 
C)  All of the receptors are nociceptors. 
D)  These are all general sense receptors. 
E)  These receptors send action potentials to the same area of the brain for processing.

Question 17

The photoreceptors of the retina are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The daily day/night cycle known as a circadian rhythm involves the

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A)  inferior colliculi. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  medulla oblongata. 
E)  pineal gland. 
A)  inferior colliculi. 
B)  cerebellum. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  medulla oblongata. 
E)  pineal gland.

Question 19

What is located within this chamber marked U?

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A)  vitreous humor 
B)  aqueous humor 
C)  plasma 
D)  lymph 
E)  saline 
A)  vitreous humor 
B)  aqueous humor 
C)  plasma 
D)  lymph 
E)  saline

Question 20

Nociceptors are sensitive to

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A)  pain. 
B)  light touch. 
C)  vibration. 
D)  osmotic pressure. 
E)  blood pressure. 
A)  pain. 
B)  light touch. 
C)  vibration. 
D)  osmotic pressure. 
E)  blood pressure.

Olfactory receptors are examples of

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The abducens nerve innervates which extrinsic eye muscle?

The retinal cells that generate the action potential that travels to the brain are the

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure C is the

The sensory receptors of the semicircular canals are located in the

The intensity of vibrations is measured in

The structure that overlies the spiral organ, and which is firmly attached to the walls of the cochlear duct, is the

There are ________ primary taste sensations.

Movement of the sensory receptors in the ampullae of the semicircular canals

Olfactory glands

Humans are most sensitive to which taste?

Your grandmother who lives in an assisted living facility is always complaining about how bad the food is. You eat there with her often and find the food to be cooked well and interesting, even though the food is not what you would really prefer. What is the most reasonable explanation for this?

Which statement regarding sensory reception is correct?

Which of the following is filled with air?

What do the receptors for hearing, static equilibrium, and dynamic equilibrium all have in common?

The photoreceptors of the retina are called

The daily day/night cycle known as a circadian rhythm involves the

What is located within this chamber marked U?

Nociceptors are sensitive to

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Olfactory receptors are examples of

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part. -Light rays refract or bend when they go through

The abducens nerve innervates which extrinsic eye muscle?

The retinal cells that generate the action potential that travels to the brain are the

Figure 9-1 Horizontal Dissection of the Right Eye Use Figure 9-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure C is the

The sensory receptors of the semicircular canals are located in the

The intensity of vibrations is measured in

The structure that overlies the spiral organ, and which is firmly attached to the walls of the cochlear duct, is the

There are ________ primary taste sensations.

Movement of the sensory receptors in the ampullae of the semicircular canals

Olfactory glands

Humans are most sensitive to which taste?

Your grandmother who lives in an assisted living facility is always complaining about how bad the food is. You eat there with her often and find the food to be cooked well and interesting, even though the food is not what you would really prefer. What is the most reasonable explanation for this?

Which statement regarding sensory reception is correct?

Which of the following is filled with air?

What do the receptors for hearing, static equilibrium, and dynamic equilibrium all have in common?

The photoreceptors of the retina are called

The daily day/night cycle known as a circadian rhythm involves the

What is located within this chamber marked U?

Nociceptors are sensitive to

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