Exam 24: Special Senses

There are three structurally different taste buds: fungiform, circumvallate, and filiform.

Usually the closer an object is, the greater the degree of convergence that is necessary to maintain single vision.

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Space that contains the organ of Corti

Describe how light is converted into action potentials that are transmitted to the brain and interpreted as vision.

How many subdivisions does the anterior cavity of the eyeball have?

Which tongue papillae do not contain taste buds but allow us to experience food texture and "feel"?

The correct order of the flow of tears is lacrimal gland, lacrimal duct, punctum, lacrimal sac, lacrimal canal, and nasolacrimal duct.

Grandpa Joe notices that his vision is becoming cloudy. What is the likely cause of his problem? Provide a brief description of the cause and how it may be remedied.

The terms auricle and pinna refer to the same anatomical structure of the ear.

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane to which hair cells of the organ of Corti extend

In a generalized manner, describe the dual sensory functions of the ear.

Which of the following is not a part of the bony labyrinth?

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description. -Referred to as the blind spot in the eye

Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the eye?

Amanda repeatedly became ill with throat infections during her first few years of school. Lately she has noticed that whenever she has a throat infection, her ears become very sore also. What might be the cause of this additional problem? Explain the connection between the two problems.

The word cochlea means:

The tectorial membrane is responsible for generating impulses to maintain static equilibrium.

High-frequency sound waves cause the narrow portion of the basilar membrane near the oval window to vibrate.

A person with 20/100 vision can see objects at 20 feet that a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet.

The canal of Schlemm drains the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber.