Exam 18: The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The superior colliculus of the midbrain issues motor commands controlling subconscious eye, head, or neck movements in response to visual stimuli.

Figure 18.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Sensations of slow pain ________.

Which of the following is true regarding central adaptation?

Figure 18.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

How do tasting abilities change with age? Why do they change?

Which of the following is a function of the vascular layer of the eye?

The ________ is avascular, and there are no blood vessels between this structure and the overlying conjunctiva.

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Figure 18.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

________ sensations are the only sensations that reach the cerebral cortex without first synapsing in the thalamus.

Figure 18.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from the external environment?

The vitreous chamber is also known as the ________.

Which of the following is/are bony labyrinth feature(s)that provide(s)sensations of gravity and linear acceleration?

Hair cells ________.

Figure 18.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label Q.

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

Compare and contrast conductive deafness versus nerve deafness.

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.