Question 1

The external ear ends at the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The photo pupil reflex is an accommodation process normally used to see objects that are close.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

From superficial to deep, the three layers of tissue that compose the eyeball are sclera, choroid, and retina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The pinna and external acoustic meatus refer to the same structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tongue papillae are classified by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  scent 
B)  structure 
C)  location 
D)  function 
A)  scent 
B)  structure 
C)  location 
D)  function

Question 6

Strabismus is a problem related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  convergence. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  refraction. 
D)  constriction. 
A)  convergence. 
B)  accommodation. 
C)  refraction. 
D)  constriction.

Question 7

The major function of the utricle and saccule in the vestibule is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitting sound waves through bones. 
B)  changing sound waves into nerve impulses. 
C)  detecting the position of the head. 
D)  conducting sound waves through endolymph. 
A)  transmitting sound waves through bones. 
B)  changing sound waves into nerve impulses. 
C)  detecting the position of the head. 
D)  conducting sound waves through endolymph.

Question 8

Both olfactory receptors and taste buds are:

Accepted Answer

A)  thermoreceptors. 
B)  chemoreceptors. 
C)  nociceptors. 
D)  mechanoreceptors. 
A)  thermoreceptors. 
B)  chemoreceptors. 
C)  nociceptors. 
D)  mechanoreceptors.

Question 9

Movement of the eyeball in any desired direction is accomplished by several intrinsic muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Presbyopia is a condition resulting from:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive aqueous humor. 
B)  opacity of the lens. 
C)  loss of lens elasticity. 
D)  irregular curvature of the cornea. 
A)  excessive aqueous humor. 
B)  opacity of the lens. 
C)  loss of lens elasticity. 
D)  irregular curvature of the cornea.

Question 11

The opening and separation of opsin and rhodopsin in the presence of light is called bleaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The photopigment melanopsin is found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  rods only. 
B)  cones only. 
C)  ganglion cells. 
D)  both rods and cones. 
A)  rods only. 
B)  cones only. 
C)  ganglion cells. 
D)  both rods and cones.

Question 13

Which structure is not inside the vestibule of the inner ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cochlear duct 
B)  Utricle 
C)  Saccule 
D)  All of the above are in the vestibule. 
A)  Cochlear duct 
B)  Utricle 
C)  Saccule 
D)  All of the above are in the vestibule.

Question 14

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Upper section of the cochlea

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule 
A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Question 15

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Consists of vestibule, cochlea, and semicircular canals

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule 
A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Question 16

All of the following are "primary" taste sensations except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet. 
B)  sour. 
C)  spicy. 
D)  bitter. 
A)  sweet. 
B)  sour. 
C)  spicy. 
D)  bitter.

Question 17

Strabismus is more of a problem with the internal ciliary muscle than with the external muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Special Senses

The external ear ends at the eardrum.

The photo pupil reflex is an accommodation process normally used to see objects that are close.

From superficial to deep, the three layers of tissue that compose the eyeball are sclera, choroid, and retina.

The pinna and external acoustic meatus refer to the same structure.

Tongue papillae are classified by which of the following?

Strabismus is a problem related to:

The major function of the utricle and saccule in the vestibule is:

Both olfactory receptors and taste buds are:

Movement of the eyeball in any desired direction is accomplished by several intrinsic muscles.

Presbyopia is a condition resulting from:

The opening and separation of opsin and rhodopsin in the presence of light is called bleaching.

The photopigment melanopsin is found in:

Which structure is not inside the vestibule of the inner ear?

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Upper section of the cochlea

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Consists of vestibule, cochlea, and semicircular canals

All of the following are "primary" taste sensations except:

Strabismus is more of a problem with the internal ciliary muscle than with the external muscles.

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