Exam 21: Special Senses

The olfactory (I) nerves terminate in masses of gray matter called olfactory _____, which are located on the inferior surface of the brain, superior to the ethmoid bone.

Place the following in the correct order for the transmission of olfactory information that results in odor perception. 1) olfactory bulbs 2) olfactory tract 3) temporal cortex 4) olfactory (I) nerves 5) frontal cortex

The mucous membrane lining the inner aspect of the eyelids is the bulbar conjunctiva.

The rough appearance of the upper surface of the tongue is due to the presence of numerous papillae.

Select the best description for the fungiform papillae:

The elevation located in the medial commissure of the eye that contains sudoriferous (sweat) and sebaceous (oil) glands is called the _____.

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

Describe the various pathways for gustatory sensations from different regions of the oral cavity and pharynx to the primary gustatory cortex.

In bright light, the _____ muscle of the iris contracts, causing a/an _____ (increase/decrease) in the size of the pupil (constriction).

Select the best description for the filiform papillae:

Which of the following is primarily responsible for the sensation of hearing?

All of the following are accessory structures of the eye EXCEPT:

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

Infection of the tarsal glands creates a pus-filled swelling called a sty.