Question 1

The two fluid-filled chambers of the vestibule are the ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

utricle, s

Question 2

________ pain oftentimes is not even detected until seconds or even minutes after an injury; this is due to the activation of chemically sensitive pain receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ pain oftentimes is not even detected...

Question 3

Which one of the following types of receptors are most likely to be classified as "silent" receptors?

Accepted Answer

A)  pain receptors 
B)  receptors in skin for light touch 
C)  joint receptors 
D)  chemoreceptors 
E)  thermoreceptors 
A)  pain receptors 
B)  receptors in skin for light touch 
C)  joint receptors 
D)  chemoreceptors 
E)  thermoreceptors

Question 4

Hearing loss resulting from damage to the tympanic membrane or the bones of the middle ear is known as ________ deafness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hearing loss resulting from damage to the...

Question 5

Hyperopia or farsightedness can be corrected with the use of ________ lenses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hyperopia or farsightedness can be corrected with...

Question 6

Whereas the sense of taste is based on ________ (how many?) classes of taste receptors, the sense of smell has over ________ (how many?) different receptors for chemicals associated with odor.

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 1,000 
B)  20, 200 
C)  150, 6 
D)  10, 10,000 
E)  500, 5,000 
A)  5, 1,000 
B)  20, 200 
C)  150, 6 
D)  10, 10,000 
E)  500, 5,000

Question 7

The middle layer of tissue in the back of the eye that consists of pigmented cells and blood vessels is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The middle layer of tissue in the...

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: distant objects appear out of focus because the eyeball is longer than normal; also known as nearsightedness
condition that results from a decrease in the normal transparency of the lens
inflammation of the middle ear; a common cause of earaches
condition resulting from irregularities in the shape of the lens or cornea; symptoms include blurred vision
chronic disorder of the inner ear; symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and loss of hearing
condition that generally occurs after age 40 as the lens stiffens; results in the inability to focus on objects that are nearby
condition caused by blockage of the canal of Schlemm; increased amount of aqueous humor causes increased pressure in the eye; may lead to blindness

Accepted Answer

The Answer of astigmatism and myopia and glaucoma and cataracts is...

Question 9

The vitreous humor fills the main chamber of the eye. Which one of the following structures of the eye would vitreous humor come in contact with?

Accepted Answer

A)  sclera 
B)  cornea 
C)  iris 
D)  choroid 
E)  retina 
A)  sclera 
B)  cornea 
C)  iris 
D)  choroid 
E)  retina

Question 10

Receptor adaptation occurs when a sensory neuron stops sending impulses even though the original stimulus is still present. Provide several examples of receptors that adapt readily and others that adapt very slowly if at all. Explain the survival advantage in each of these situations.

Accepted Answer

Some receptors, such as touch, light pre

Question 11

During eye examinations, a test is done to monitor the pressure within the eye. This test is done to detect

Accepted Answer

A)  detachment of the retina 
B)  glaucoma 
C)  macular degeneration 
D)  astigmatism 
E)  cataracts 
A)  detachment of the retina 
B)  glaucoma 
C)  macular degeneration 
D)  astigmatism 
E)  cataracts

Question 12

In the United States, more than 500,000 accidents and 6,000 deaths are linked to car crashes involving

Accepted Answer

A)  drivers with impaired corneas 
B)  teenagers listening to loud music 
C)  distracted drivers 
D)  adults with diagnosed eye disease 
E)  individuals under the age of 20 with damaged otoliths 
A)  drivers with impaired corneas 
B)  teenagers listening to loud music 
C)  distracted drivers 
D)  adults with diagnosed eye disease 
E)  individuals under the age of 20 with damaged otoliths

Question 13

The ________ sorts sounds by tone and converts them into electrical impulses.

Accepted Answer

inner ear,

Question 14

A fifth primary taste quality called ________ allows people to taste foods like parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and soy sauce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fifth primary taste quality called ________...

Question 15

The ________ ear is the location of the pinna and auditory canal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ ear is the location of...

Question 16

The ________ regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ regulates the amount of light...

Question 17

Within the cochlea, higher-frequency sounds are converted to electrical impulses near the

Accepted Answer

A)  cornea 
B)  tapered tip 
C)  auditory tube 
D)  oval window 
E)  round window 
A)  cornea 
B)  tapered tip 
C)  auditory tube 
D)  oval window 
E)  round window

Question 18

The retina is composed of four layers of cells, which are the pigmented cells, photoreceptor cells, bipolar cells, and the ganglion cells. Axons of the ganglion cells become the optic nerve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some sensory receptors stop sending action potentials even though the original stimulus persists. This is known as which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  receptor overload 
B)  receptor adaptation 
C)  receptor shutdown 
D)  receptor oversight 
E)  receptor discontinuance 
A)  receptor overload 
B)  receptor adaptation 
C)  receptor shutdown 
D)  receptor oversight 
E)  receptor discontinuance

Question 20

LASIK surgery involves reshaping the lens to correct for vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Sensory Mechanisms

The two fluid-filled chambers of the vestibule are the ________ and ________.

________ pain oftentimes is not even detected until seconds or even minutes after an injury; this is due to the activation of chemically sensitive pain receptors.

Which one of the following types of receptors are most likely to be classified as "silent" receptors?

Hearing loss resulting from damage to the tympanic membrane or the bones of the middle ear is known as ________ deafness.

Hyperopia or farsightedness can be corrected with the use of ________ lenses.

Whereas the sense of taste is based on ________ (how many?) classes of taste receptors, the sense of smell has over ________ (how many?) different receptors for chemicals associated with odor.

The middle layer of tissue in the back of the eye that consists of pigmented cells and blood vessels is the ________.

The vitreous humor fills the main chamber of the eye. Which one of the following structures of the eye would vitreous humor come in contact with?

Receptor adaptation occurs when a sensory neuron stops sending impulses even though the original stimulus is still present. Provide several examples of receptors that adapt readily and others that adapt very slowly if at all. Explain the survival advantage in each of these situations.

During eye examinations, a test is done to monitor the pressure within the eye. This test is done to detect

In the United States, more than 500,000 accidents and 6,000 deaths are linked to car crashes involving

The ________ sorts sounds by tone and converts them into electrical impulses.

A fifth primary taste quality called ________ allows people to taste foods like parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and soy sauce.

The ________ ear is the location of the pinna and auditory canal.

The ________ regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Within the cochlea, higher-frequency sounds are converted to electrical impulses near the

The retina is composed of four layers of cells, which are the pigmented cells, photoreceptor cells, bipolar cells, and the ganglion cells. Axons of the ganglion cells become the optic nerve.

Some sensory receptors stop sending action potentials even though the original stimulus persists. This is known as which one of the following?

LASIK surgery involves reshaping the lens to correct for vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

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