Question 1

________, or pinkeye, results from damage to or irritation of the conjunctival surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fuch's dystrophy 
B)  Conjunctivitis 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Myopia 
E)  Uveitis 
A)  Fuch's dystrophy 
B)  Conjunctivitis 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Myopia 
E)  Uveitis

Question 2

Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  pons 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebrum 
E)  medulla oblongata 
A)  pons 
B)  cerebellum 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebrum 
E)  medulla oblongata

Question 3

The primary cause of blindness in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts. 
B)  diabetic retinopathy. 
C)  glaucoma. 
D)  retinal detachment. 
E)  retinopathy of prematurity. 
A)  cataracts. 
B)  diabetic retinopathy. 
C)  glaucoma. 
D)  retinal detachment. 
E)  retinopathy of prematurity.

Question 4

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term basilar membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  moves up and down due to currents in the perilymph 
B)  transmits movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 
C)  supports the olfactory organ 
D)  tiny duct necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E)  covers over the oval window 
A)  moves up and down due to currents in the perilymph 
B)  transmits movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 
C)  supports the olfactory organ 
D)  tiny duct necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E)  covers over the oval window

Question 5

All of the following are true of the fibrous layer of the eye except that it

Accepted Answer

A)  consists of the sclera and cornea. 
B)  provides mechanical support and some protection for the eye. 
C)  produces aqueous humor. 
D)  contributes substantial focusing power. 
E)  is where extrinsic eye muscles insert. 
A)  consists of the sclera and cornea. 
B)  provides mechanical support and some protection for the eye. 
C)  produces aqueous humor. 
D)  contributes substantial focusing power. 
E)  is where extrinsic eye muscles insert.

Question 6

The hair cells of the utricle and saccule are clustered in

Accepted Answer

A)  ampullae. 
B)  cristae. 
C)  ampullary cupulae. 
D)  maculae. 
E)  otoconia. 
A)  ampullae. 
B)  cristae. 
C)  ampullary cupulae. 
D)  maculae. 
E)  otoconia.

Question 7

When all three cone populations are stimulated equally, we perceive

Accepted Answer

A)  red. 
B)  blue. 
C)  green. 
D)  white. 
E)  black. 
A)  red. 
B)  blue. 
C)  green. 
D)  white. 
E)  black.

Question 8

The abnormality that develops when a lens loses its transparency is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma. 
B)  myopia. 
C)  macular degeneration. 
D)  a cataract. 
E)  Fuch's dystrophy. 
A)  glaucoma. 
B)  myopia. 
C)  macular degeneration. 
D)  a cataract. 
E)  Fuch's dystrophy.

Question 9

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Choose the correct word from each pairing: The lacrimal gland is located (inferior, superior) and (lateral,medial) to the eye. (Figure 17-4)

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior; lateral 
B)  inferior; medial 
C)  superior; lateral 
D)  superior; medial 
A)  inferior; lateral 
B)  inferior; medial 
C)  superior; lateral 
D)  superior; medial

Question 10

Which structure of the eye is the most sensitive but contains no blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The cornea is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  iris. 
B)  fibrous layer. 
C)  neural layer. 
D)  uvea. 
E)  choroid. 
A)  iris. 
B)  fibrous layer. 
C)  neural layer. 
D)  uvea. 
E)  choroid.

Question 12

Sally's driver's license indicates that she must wear glasses when she drives. She does not need glassestosee objects that are close. What type of lenses is in Sally's eyeglasses? How do they work?

Accepted Answer

Sally is apparently nearsighte

Question 13

The superficial hard part of the inner ear is called the ________ and contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bony labyrinth; perilymph 
B)  membranous labyrinth; perilymph 
C)  membranous labyrinth; endolymph 
D)  cochlea; perilymph 
E)  bony labyrinth; endolymph 
A)  bony labyrinth; perilymph 
B)  membranous labyrinth; perilymph 
C)  membranous labyrinth; endolymph 
D)  cochlea; perilymph 
E)  bony labyrinth; endolymph

Question 14

The ciliary muscle contracts to

Accepted Answer

A)  control the amount of light reaching the retina. 
B)  adjust the shape of the lens for distant vision. 
C)  adjust the shape of the lens for near vision. 
D)  control the production of aqueous humor. 
E)  adjust the shape of the cornea. 
A)  control the amount of light reaching the retina. 
B)  adjust the shape of the lens for distant vision. 
C)  adjust the shape of the lens for near vision. 
D)  control the production of aqueous humor. 
E)  adjust the shape of the cornea.

Question 15

Destruction to your left glossopharyngeal nerve would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to sense sweetness at the tip of your tongue. 
B)  inability to identify sour and bitter foods at the posterior one-third of the tongue. 
C)  inability to smell. 
D)  inability to see. 
E)  inability to hear. 
A)  inability to sense sweetness at the tip of your tongue. 
B)  inability to identify sour and bitter foods at the posterior one-third of the tongue. 
C)  inability to smell. 
D)  inability to see. 
E)  inability to hear.

Question 16

The ________ covers most of the exposed surface of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunctiva 
B)  cornea 
C)  iris 
D)  anterior chamber 
E)  caruncle 
A)  conjunctiva 
B)  cornea 
C)  iris 
D)  anterior chamber 
E)  caruncle

Question 17

An area of the retina that contains only cones and is the site of sharpest vision is the

Accepted Answer

A)  outer segment. 
B)  inner segment. 
C)  fovea. 
D)  optic disc. 
E)  tapetum lucidum. 
A)  outer segment. 
B)  inner segment. 
C)  fovea. 
D)  optic disc. 
E)  tapetum lucidum.

Question 18

Olfactory organs are located in the nasal cavity inferior to the perforated bony structure known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  cribriform plate. 
B)  sphenoid bone. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  vomer. 
E)  zygomatic process. 
A)  cribriform plate. 
B)  sphenoid bone. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  vomer. 
E)  zygomatic process.

Question 19

Figure 17-2 The Ear
  
Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "8."

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea 
B)  auditory ossicles 
C)  auricle 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  vestibule 
A)  cochlea 
B)  auditory ossicles 
C)  auricle 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  vestibule

Question 20

Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye
  
Use Figure 17-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is commonly called the blind spot?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  4 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  5 
E)  6

Exam 17: The Special Senses

________, or pinkeye, results from damage to or irritation of the conjunctival surface.

Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain?

The primary cause of blindness in the United States is

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term basilar membrane?

All of the following are true of the fibrous layer of the eye except that it

The hair cells of the utricle and saccule are clustered in

When all three cone populations are stimulated equally, we perceive

The abnormality that develops when a lens loses its transparency is known as

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Choose the correct word from each pairing: The lacrimal gland is located (inferior, superior) and (lateral,medial) to the eye. (Figure 17-4)

Which structure of the eye is the most sensitive but contains no blood vessels?

The cornea is part of the

Sally's driver's license indicates that she must wear glasses when she drives. She does not need glassestosee objects that are close. What type of lenses is in Sally's eyeglasses? How do they work?

The superficial hard part of the inner ear is called the ________ and contains ________.

The ciliary muscle contracts to

Destruction to your left glossopharyngeal nerve would result in

The ________ covers most of the exposed surface of the eye.

An area of the retina that contains only cones and is the site of sharpest vision is the

Olfactory organs are located in the nasal cavity inferior to the perforated bony structure known as the

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "8."

Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye Use Figure 17-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is commonly called the blind spot?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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