Exam 10: The Senses

Which of the following is part of the inner layer of the eye?

The inner ear is located in which cranial bone?

Fibers from the lateral half of each retina cross the optic chiasma to the opposite side of the brain.

The auditory nerve pathways carry impulses to the auditory cortices in the

The range of human hearing is about ________ cycles per second.

The auditory tube connects the throat with the

When the radial muscles of the iris contract,the diameter of the pupil decreases.

The hearing receptors are contained in the

The adjustment of the thickness of the lens to make close vision possible is called ______________.

The ability to maintain posture and balance when the body is at rest is due to ___________.

Both near and far vision are possible because the lens can change shape,a phenomenon called ___________.

Acute pain fibers are unmyelinated and produce a dull aching sensation.

The olfactory receptors are examples of

Which auditory ossicle is attached directly to the eardrum?

Which of the following nerves is NOT involved in taste sensation?

Treatment for cataract involves removal of the ________ and replacement with an artificial one.

The region of the retina that produces the sharpest vision is the __________.

If you enter a fish market and smell the strong fishy odor,but the odor quickly seems to fade away,you have experienced

Which structure is NOT responsible for refraction of light?

A cornea transplant is likely to work if the donated tissue includes