Exam 12: Somatic Senses and Special Sense

Which of the following structures is part of the vascular tunic of the eye?

Axons from the _____ neurons form the optic nerve.

The sensors for maintaining dynamic equilibrium are located in the

Describe the four conditions that must be satisfied for a sensation to occur.

The highest concentration of taste buds is found on filiform papillae.

Conduction deafness is often caused by damage to cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

Short periods of exposure to loud noises are more likely to damage hair cells in the ears than long-term exposure to moderately loud sounds.

The three types of cone photoreceptors found in the retina are

The sensation of itch results from the stimulation of

The membrane that separates the cochlear duct from the scala vestibuli is the

The middle ear is a small air-filled cavity between the eardrum and the internal ear.

Pressure receptors that consist of a large oval-shaped, multilayered connective tissue capsule that encloses a dendrite are called

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is the optic chiasm?

Perception of senses actually occurs in the cerebral cortex. In other words, perception occurs when the brain interprets the electrical impulses coming from the sensory receptors.

Which of the labeled cells in the diagram are stem cells used to continually replace old or damaged olfactory receptor cells?

Almost any excessive sensation, such as extremely loud noises or temperature extremes, can cause pain.

Which of the following senses are NOT somatic senses?

Touch receptors are classified as

Equilibrium is classified as a special sense.

Referred pain occurs because of