Question 1

There are how many types of cones in the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 2

Each optic nerve contains fibers from both retinas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The function of the lacrimal apparatus is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  secrete aqueous humor. 
B)  secrete vitreous humor. 
C)  drain aqueous humor. 
D)  secrete tears. 
A)  secrete aqueous humor. 
B)  secrete vitreous humor. 
C)  drain aqueous humor. 
D)  secrete tears.

Question 4

The sense organs responsible for the sense of balance are located in the vestibule and cochlea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gustatory cells are responsible for the sense of taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The olfactory receptor cells lie in an excellent position functionally to smell delicate odors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the neuronal pathway for taste.

Accepted Answer

The neuronal pathway for taste begins wi

Question 8

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-The organ of hearing; located in the cochlea and filled with endolymph

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 9

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9.
-Tympanic membrane

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9

Question 10

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Humor found in the anterior chamber

Accepted Answer

A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor 
A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor

Question 11

The olfactory tract carries impulses associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  taste. 
B)  equilibrium. 
C)  smell. 
D)  pain. 
A)  taste. 
B)  equilibrium. 
C)  smell. 
D)  pain.

Question 12

Recovering from the effects of rapidly traveling through many time zones (jet lag) requires the functioning of the ganglion cells of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rhodopsin is a photopigment present in rods that is used for night vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Receptor that is more concentrated in the peripheral area of the retina

Accepted Answer

A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor 
A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor

Question 15

Olfaction requires the chemical response of a dissolved substance for a stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-Membrane-covered opening between the middle ear and inner ear; the stapes attaches to the membrane

Accepted Answer

A) Auditory ossicles 
B) Auditory tube 
C) Mastoid air spaces 
D) Oval window 
E) Round window 
A) Auditory ossicles 
B) Auditory tube 
C) Mastoid air spaces 
D) Oval window 
E) Round window

Question 17

Which of the following structures is concerned with hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utricle 
B)  Saccule 
C)  Semicircular canals 
D)  Cochlear duct 
A)  Utricle 
B)  Saccule 
C)  Semicircular canals 
D)  Cochlear duct

Question 18

Sound waves are transmitted through solids, liquids, and gases. Give a specific example of each of these states as related to hearing and the ear.
Solid:
Liquid:
Gas:

Accepted Answer

Sound waves can indeed be transmitted th

Question 19

Which of the following tongue papillae do not have taste buds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fungiform 
B)  Filiform 
C)  Foliate 
D)  All of the above contain taste buds. 
A)  Fungiform 
B)  Filiform 
C)  Foliate 
D)  All of the above contain taste buds.

Question 20

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Membrane that separates the scala vestibuli and the cochlear duct

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

Exam 24: Special Senses

There are how many types of cones in the retina?

Each optic nerve contains fibers from both retinas.

The function of the lacrimal apparatus is to:

The sense organs responsible for the sense of balance are located in the vestibule and cochlea.

Gustatory cells are responsible for the sense of taste.

The olfactory receptor cells lie in an excellent position functionally to smell delicate odors.

Describe the neuronal pathway for taste.

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -The organ of hearing; located in the cochlea and filled with endolymph

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9. -Tympanic membrane

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description. -Humor found in the anterior chamber

The olfactory tract carries impulses associated with:

Recovering from the effects of rapidly traveling through many time zones (jet lag) requires the functioning of the ganglion cells of the eye.

Rhodopsin is a photopigment present in rods that is used for night vision.

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description. -Receptor that is more concentrated in the peripheral area of the retina

Olfaction requires the chemical response of a dissolved substance for a stimulus.

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane-covered opening between the middle ear and inner ear; the stapes attaches to the membrane

Which of the following structures is concerned with hearing?

Sound waves are transmitted through solids, liquids, and gases. Give a specific example of each of these states as related to hearing and the ear. Solid: Liquid: Gas:

Which of the following tongue papillae do not have taste buds?

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane that separates the scala vestibuli and the cochlear duct

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