Question 1

Refer to the figure.
  Which answer provides the correct labels for the olfactory bulb in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  I: Olfactory receptor cells; II: Olfactory cilia; III: Dendritic knob; IV: Mitral cell 
B)  I: Olfactory cilia; II: Olfactory receptor cells; III: Dendritic knob; IV: Mitral cell 
C)  I: Olfactory receptor cells; II: Dendritic knobs; III: Olfactory cilium; IV: Mitral cell 
D)  I: Dendritic knobs; II: Olfactory cilia; III: Mitral cell; IV: Olfactory receptor cell 
A)  I: Olfactory receptor cells; II: Olfactory cilia; III: Dendritic knob; IV: Mitral cell 
B)  I: Olfactory cilia; II: Olfactory receptor cells; III: Dendritic knob; IV: Mitral cell 
C)  I: Olfactory receptor cells; II: Dendritic knobs; III: Olfactory cilium; IV: Mitral cell 
D)  I: Dendritic knobs; II: Olfactory cilia; III: Mitral cell; IV: Olfactory receptor cell

Question 2

Name and describe two types of deafness, then discuss some of the common causes of these forms of hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

There are two main types of deafness: co

Question 3

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: auditory pathway; cortex; inferior colliculus; olivary nuclei; cochlear nuclei; medial geniculate nucleus.

Accepted Answer

The auditory pathway is a complex system

Question 4

Fluid builds up in the middle ear of children born with cleft palates. This condition

Accepted Answer

A)  does not affect hearing-fluid conducts sound. 
B)  distorts hearing because it makes the ossicles move more freely. 
C)  dampens auditory sensations because it restricts movement of the tympanic membrane. 
D)  irreparably damages the cochlea, so these children will need cochlear implants. 
A)  does not affect hearing-fluid conducts sound. 
B)  distorts hearing because it makes the ossicles move more freely. 
C)  dampens auditory sensations because it restricts movement of the tympanic membrane. 
D)  irreparably damages the cochlea, so these children will need cochlear implants.

Question 5

Deafness that arises from problems with the middle ear is called _______ deafness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deafness that arises from problems with the...

Question 6

The sensation of sweetness is detected by

Accepted Answer

A)  TRPV1. 
B)  T1R2 and T1R3. 
C)  TMC-1. 
D)  PKD2L1. 
A)  TRPV1. 
B)  T1R2 and T1R3. 
C)  TMC-1. 
D)  PKD2L1.

Question 7

Refer to the figure.
  Damage at area B in the figure could cause which kind of deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortical deafness 
B)  Conduction deafness 
C)  Word deafness 
D)  Sensorineural deafness 
A)  Cortical deafness 
B)  Conduction deafness 
C)  Word deafness 
D)  Sensorineural deafness

Question 8

The sensory conflict theory proposes a mechanism for

Accepted Answer

A)  the failure of eyes to focus on a point when the head turns. 
B)  why reading on the bus makes us feel nauseous. 
C)  the false-climb illusion. 
D)  the ability to move the eyes to compensate for movement of the head. 
A)  the failure of eyes to focus on a point when the head turns. 
B)  why reading on the bus makes us feel nauseous. 
C)  the false-climb illusion. 
D)  the ability to move the eyes to compensate for movement of the head.

Question 9

Motion sickness is particularly attributable to

Accepted Answer

A)  motion that is not sensed by the sufferer. 
B)  ingestion of toxins. 
C)  motion that is not controlled by the sufferer. 
D)  motion that is not enjoyable. 
A)  motion that is not sensed by the sufferer. 
B)  ingestion of toxins. 
C)  motion that is not controlled by the sufferer. 
D)  motion that is not enjoyable.

Question 10

There are about _______ inner hair cells in the human ear.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500 
B)  3,500 
C)  7,500 
D)  12,500 
A)  1,500 
B)  3,500 
C)  7,500 
D)  12,500

Question 11

Which sound causes the greatest amount of deflection at the base of the basilar membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-frequency sound 
B)  Both low- and high-frequency sound 
C)  High-frequency sound 
D)  None of the above; the basilar membrane does not move. 
A)  Low-frequency sound 
B)  Both low- and high-frequency sound 
C)  High-frequency sound 
D)  None of the above; the basilar membrane does not move.

Question 12

In a car accident, a person's cribriform plate may break and sever the olfactory nerve. If this happens, the person is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  anosmic initially, but will regain his sense of smell when the nerve regenerates. 
B)  anosmic forever. 
C)  deprived forever of an accurate perception of flavor. 
D)  able to smell only when he has food in his mouth. 
A)  anosmic initially, but will regain his sense of smell when the nerve regenerates. 
B)  anosmic forever. 
C)  deprived forever of an accurate perception of flavor. 
D)  able to smell only when he has food in his mouth.

Question 13

Refer to the figure.
  Which term best identifies the structure labeled with a question mark in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outer hair cell 
B)  Tip link 
C)  Kinocilium 
D)  Tectorial membrane 
A)  Outer hair cell 
B)  Tip link 
C)  Kinocilium 
D)  Tectorial membrane

Question 14

Describe the five basic taste qualities in humans, and explain how each taste is detected and transduced.

Accepted Answer

The five basic taste qualities in humans

Question 15

The auditory system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The auditory system is believed to have...

Question 16

_______ are located on the sides of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumvallate papillae 
B)  Foliate papillae 
C)  Fungiform papillae 
D)  Turbinate papillae 
A)  Circumvallate papillae 
B)  Foliate papillae 
C)  Fungiform papillae 
D)  Turbinate papillae

Question 17

There are about _______ outer hair cells and about _______ flask-shaped inner hair cells in the human cochlea.

Accepted Answer

A)  500; 100 
B)  500,000; 200,000 
C)  12,000; 3,500 
D)  1 million; 500,000 
A)  500; 100 
B)  500,000; 200,000 
C)  12,000; 3,500 
D)  1 million; 500,000

Question 18

Damage to the scala media would affect the

Accepted Answer

A)  Organ of Corti. 
B)  round window. 
C)  oval window. 
D)  ossicles. 
A)  Organ of Corti. 
B)  round window. 
C)  oval window. 
D)  ossicles.

Question 19

If you eat something that generates hydrogen ions in your mouth, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

Accepted Answer

A)  sour 
B)  salty 
C)  sweet 
D)  bitter 
A)  sour 
B)  salty 
C)  sweet 
D)  bitter

Question 20

It is estimated that there are about _______ different odorant receptor genes in the human genome.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  1,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  100 
B)  1,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000

Refer to the figure. Which answer provides the correct labels for the olfactory bulb in the figure?

Name and describe two types of deafness, then discuss some of the common causes of these forms of hearing loss.

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: auditory pathway; cortex; inferior colliculus; olivary nuclei; cochlear nuclei; medial geniculate nucleus.

Fluid builds up in the middle ear of children born with cleft palates. This condition

Deafness that arises from problems with the middle ear is called _______ deafness.

The sensation of sweetness is detected by

Refer to the figure. Damage at area B in the figure could cause which kind of deafness?

The sensory conflict theory proposes a mechanism for

Motion sickness is particularly attributable to

There are about _______ inner hair cells in the human ear.

Which sound causes the greatest amount of deflection at the base of the basilar membrane?

In a car accident, a person's cribriform plate may break and sever the olfactory nerve. If this happens, the person is likely to be

Refer to the figure. Which term best identifies the structure labeled with a question mark in the figure?

Describe the five basic taste qualities in humans, and explain how each taste is detected and transduced.

The auditory system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

_______ are located on the sides of the tongue.

There are about _ outer hair cells and about _ flask-shaped inner hair cells in the human cochlea.

Damage to the scala media would affect the

If you eat something that generates hydrogen ions in your mouth, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

It is estimated that there are about _______ different odorant receptor genes in the human genome.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 9: Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Refer to the figure. Which answer provides the correct labels for the olfactory bulb in the figure?

Name and describe two types of deafness, then discuss some of the common causes of these forms of hearing loss.

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: auditory pathway; cortex; inferior colliculus; olivary nuclei; cochlear nuclei; medial geniculate nucleus.

Fluid builds up in the middle ear of children born with cleft palates. This condition

Deafness that arises from problems with the middle ear is called _______ deafness.

The sensation of sweetness is detected by

Refer to the figure. Damage at area B in the figure could cause which kind of deafness?

The sensory conflict theory proposes a mechanism for

Motion sickness is particularly attributable to

There are about _______ inner hair cells in the human ear.

Which sound causes the greatest amount of deflection at the base of the basilar membrane?

In a car accident, a person's cribriform plate may break and sever the olfactory nerve. If this happens, the person is likely to be

Refer to the figure. Which term best identifies the structure labeled with a question mark in the figure?

Describe the five basic taste qualities in humans, and explain how each taste is detected and transduced.

The auditory system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

_______ are located on the sides of the tongue.

There are about _______ outer hair cells and about _______ flask-shaped inner hair cells in the human cochlea.

Damage to the scala media would affect the

If you eat something that generates hydrogen ions in your mouth, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

It is estimated that there are about _______ different odorant receptor genes in the human genome.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

Filters

There are about _ outer hair cells and about _ flask-shaped inner hair cells in the human cochlea.