Question 1

Rhodopsin, the photopigment in rods, is less sensitive to light than cone pigments are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Although Donald's vision was normal, he had begun experiencing headaches and pain in his eyes. The ophthalmologist suggested a test to determine the pressure in the anterior cavity of Donald's eyes. Why did the doctor recommend this test, and what disease state was he anticipating?

Accepted Answer

The ophthalmologist recommended a test t

Question 3

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-A part of the inner ear involved with equilibrium

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 4

Blood vessels are found in which of the following parts of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornea 
B)  Lens 
C)  Choroid 
D)  Aqueous humor 
A)  Cornea 
B)  Lens 
C)  Choroid 
D)  Aqueous humor

Question 5

Taste buds are stimulated by chemicals called tastants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true of the olfactory receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are chemoreceptors. 
B)  They are located in an area that is easily stimulated. 
C)  The sense of smell in humans is less keen than in many other animals. 
D)  All of the above statements are true. 
A)  They are chemoreceptors. 
B)  They are located in an area that is easily stimulated. 
C)  The sense of smell in humans is less keen than in many other animals. 
D)  All of the above statements are true.

Question 7

The section above the cochlear duct is called the scala vestibuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the cochlear membrane can stimulate nerve impulse conduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-Membrane-covered opening between the middle ear and inner ear; nothing 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 10

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cones are more numerous than rods. 
B)  Cones are most densely concentrated in the fovea centralis. 
C)  Rods are most densely concentrated in the macula lutea. 
D)  Cones increase in density toward the periphery of the retina. 
A)  Cones are more numerous than rods. 
B)  Cones are most densely concentrated in the fovea centralis. 
C)  Rods are most densely concentrated in the macula lutea. 
D)  Cones increase in density toward the periphery of the retina.

Question 11

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

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 12

Visual acuity is the clearness or sharpness of visual perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Chemical structure of a food is the sole determinant of its flavor or taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why the smell of a newly painted room becomes less noticeable the longer you are in it but seems very strong again if you leave for a while and then return to the room.

Accepted Answer

The reason for this phenomenon is due to

Question 15

Which of the following is a primary photopigment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green 
B)  Orange 
C)  White 
D)  Purple 
A)  Green 
B)  Orange 
C)  White 
D)  Purple

Question 16

The vitamin A derivative opsin is an important component of photopigments in rods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A new primary taste, called umami, found in protein foods has been proposed by researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The function of the lacrimal gland is to secrete tears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Both rods and cones function to produce color vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which is not true of nearsightedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Light rays converge in front of the retina. 
B)  The eyeball may be too long. 
C)  Convex glasses are used for correction. 
D)  If uncorrected, the image is blurred. 
A)  Light rays converge in front of the retina. 
B)  The eyeball may be too long. 
C)  Convex glasses are used for correction. 
D)  If uncorrected, the image is blurred.

Exam 24: Special Senses

Rhodopsin, the photopigment in rods, is less sensitive to light than cone pigments are.

Although Donald's vision was normal, he had begun experiencing headaches and pain in his eyes. The ophthalmologist suggested a test to determine the pressure in the anterior cavity of Donald's eyes. Why did the doctor recommend this test, and what disease state was he anticipating?

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -A part of the inner ear involved with equilibrium

Blood vessels are found in which of the following parts of the eye?

Taste buds are stimulated by chemicals called tastants.

Which of the following statements is not true of the olfactory receptors?

The section above the cochlear duct is called the scala vestibuli.

Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the cochlear membrane can stimulate nerve impulse conduction.

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane-covered opening between the middle ear and inner ear; nothing attaches to the membrane

Which of the following is a true statement?

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

Visual acuity is the clearness or sharpness of visual perception.

Chemical structure of a food is the sole determinant of its flavor or taste.

Explain why the smell of a newly painted room becomes less noticeable the longer you are in it but seems very strong again if you leave for a while and then return to the room.

Which of the following is a primary photopigment?

The vitamin A derivative opsin is an important component of photopigments in rods.

A new primary taste, called umami, found in protein foods has been proposed by researchers.

The function of the lacrimal gland is to secrete tears.

Both rods and cones function to produce color vision.

Which is not true of nearsightedness?

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