Question 1

The senses of taste and smell are controlled by chemoreceptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The outer ear is composed of the ____________ and auditory canal.

Accepted Answer

pinna

Question 3

What is a consequence of the olfactory sense's connection with the limbic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olfaction helps you concentrate. 
B)  Olfaction can trigger memories and emotions. 
C)  Olfaction helps you see clearly. 
D)  Olfaction triggers forgetfulness. 
A)  Olfaction helps you concentrate. 
B)  Olfaction can trigger memories and emotions. 
C)  Olfaction helps you see clearly. 
D)  Olfaction triggers forgetfulness. B

Question 4

Which part changes shape because of the distance of the object?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Where do our tears originate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacrimal punctae 
B)  Canals of Schlemm 
C)  Eyelid 
D)  Lacrimal gland 
A)  Lacrimal punctae 
B)  Canals of Schlemm 
C)  Eyelid 
D)  Lacrimal gland

Question 6

The view from the right eye is projected to the left side of the visual cortex via the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The view from the right eye is...

Question 7

When we "pop" our ears we are opening the:

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory tube. 
B)  auditory canal. 
C)  uvula. 
D)  tympanic membrane. 
A)  auditory tube. 
B)  auditory canal. 
C)  uvula. 
D)  tympanic membrane.

Question 8

How do we sense the world around us?

Accepted Answer

A)  We see with our eyes. 
B)  We hear with our ears. 
C)  We taste with our tongue. 
D)  We see, hear, and taste with our brain. 
A)  We see with our eyes. 
B)  We hear with our ears. 
C)  We taste with our tongue. 
D)  We see, hear, and taste with our brain.

Question 9

The ear is an organ for hearing and balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the bones of the middle ear is attached to the eardrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incus 
B)  Stapes 
C)  Semicircular canals 
D)  Malleus 
A)  Incus 
B)  Stapes 
C)  Semicircular canals 
D)  Malleus

Question 11

Compare and contrast conduction and nerve deafness.

Accepted Answer

Both conduction and nerve deafness lead

Question 12

Which structure is involved in sensing changes in the position of the head?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Our ability to detect acceleration and deceleration of our head is known as our sense of ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Our ability to detect acceleration and deceleration...

Question 14

In order to see stars well, you should not look directly at them but to the side to take advantage of the ________ in the retina which detect even faint amounts of light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to see stars well, you...

Question 15

What is happening in step 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sound is being conducted through the auditory canal. 
B)  Pressure is being equalized; ears are popping. 
C)  The eardrum is vibrating in response to sound waves. 
D)  A nerve impulse is generated. 
A)  Sound is being conducted through the auditory canal. 
B)  Pressure is being equalized; ears are popping. 
C)  The eardrum is vibrating in response to sound waves. 
D)  A nerve impulse is generated.

Question 16

The ____________ is a muscular diaphragm that regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ is a muscular diaphragm that...

Question 17

The cornea is part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous layer. 
B)  vascular layer. 
C)  nervous layer. 
D)  retina. 
A)  fibrous layer. 
B)  vascular layer. 
C)  nervous layer. 
D)  retina.

Question 18

The four taste qualities are sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is this a picture of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearsightedness 
B)  Farsightedness 
C)  Astigmatism 
D)  Normal vision 
A)  Nearsightedness 
B)  Farsightedness 
C)  Astigmatism 
D)  Normal vision

Question 20

The deformation of the tectorial membrane bends ______________ which are part of the hair cells of the organ of Corti.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deformation of the tectorial membrane bends...

Exam 8: The Special Senses

The senses of taste and smell are controlled by chemoreceptors.

The outer ear is composed of the ____________ and auditory canal.

What is a consequence of the olfactory sense's connection with the limbic system?

Which part changes shape because of the distance of the object?

Where do our tears originate?

The view from the right eye is projected to the left side of the visual cortex via the ______________.

When we "pop" our ears we are opening the:

How do we sense the world around us?

The ear is an organ for hearing and balance.

Which of the bones of the middle ear is attached to the eardrum?

Compare and contrast conduction and nerve deafness.

Which structure is involved in sensing changes in the position of the head?

Our ability to detect acceleration and deceleration of our head is known as our sense of ___________________.

In order to see stars well, you should not look directly at them but to the side to take advantage of the ________ in the retina which detect even faint amounts of light.

What is happening in step 1?

The ____________ is a muscular diaphragm that regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

The cornea is part of the:

The four taste qualities are sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.

What is this a picture of?

The deformation of the tectorial membrane bends ______________ which are part of the hair cells of the organ of Corti.

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