Question 1

Which of the following types of sensory information reaches the cerebral cortex directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  visual 
B)  hearing 
C)  equilibrium 
D)  olfactory 
E)  gustatory 
A)  visual 
B)  hearing 
C)  equilibrium 
D)  olfactory 
E)  gustatory

Question 2

Figure 17-2 The Ear
  
Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea 
B)  semicircular canals 
C)  auricle 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  vestibule 
A)  cochlea 
B)  semicircular canals 
C)  auricle 
D)  tympanic membrane 
E)  vestibule

Question 3

The auditory ossicles connect the

Accepted Answer

A)  tympanic membrane to the oval window. 
B)  tympanic membrane to the round window. 
C)  oval window to the round window. 
D)  stapedius to the tympanic membrane. 
E)  otitis to the media. 
A)  tympanic membrane to the oval window. 
B)  tympanic membrane to the round window. 
C)  oval window to the round window. 
D)  stapedius to the tympanic membrane. 
E)  otitis to the media.

Question 4

Anormal, relaxed inhalation carries about ________ of the inhaled air to the olfactory organs.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent 
B)  8 percent 
C)  2 percent 
D)  35 percent 
E)  10 percent 
A)  50 percent 
B)  8 percent 
C)  2 percent 
D)  35 percent 
E)  10 percent

Question 5

Otitis media is

Accepted Answer

A)  an infection of the pinna. 
B)  also known as swimmer's ear. 
C)  an infection of the middle ear. 
D)  an infection of semicircular canals. 
E)  a ringing in the ears. 
A)  an infection of the pinna. 
B)  also known as swimmer's ear. 
C)  an infection of the middle ear. 
D)  an infection of semicircular canals. 
E)  a ringing in the ears.

Question 6

Under which condition would the release of neurotransmitter by photoreceptors be greatest?

Accepted Answer

A)  under normal room light 
B)  in a pitch-black room after 30 minutes 
C)  immediately after going outside in bright sunlight 
D)  focusing intently on a close object 
E)  focusing intently on a distant object 
A)  under normal room light 
B)  in a pitch-black room after 30 minutes 
C)  immediately after going outside in bright sunlight 
D)  focusing intently on a close object 
E)  focusing intently on a distant object

Question 7

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain a different fluid than the cochlear duct. What type of fluid does each chamber contain? (Figure 17-28)

Accepted Answer

A)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain vitreous humor; the cochlear duct contains aqueous humor. 
B)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain aqueous humor; the cochlear duct contains vitreous humor. 
C)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain perilymph, the cochlear duct contains endolymph. 
D)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain endolymph, the cochlear duct contains perilymph. 
E)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain CSF; the cochlear duct contains otoliths. 
A)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain vitreous humor; the cochlear duct contains aqueous humor. 
B)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain aqueous humor; the cochlear duct contains vitreous humor. 
C)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain perilymph, the cochlear duct contains endolymph. 
D)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain endolymph, the cochlear duct contains perilymph. 
E)  The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain CSF; the cochlear duct contains otoliths.

Question 8

The purpose of the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell (ipRGC) photoreceptors are

Accepted Answer

A)  to give clear sharp vision. 
B)  to allow us to see in dim light. 
C)  to replace rods as we age. 
D)  influence the circadian rhythm. 
E)  to provide color vision. 
A)  to give clear sharp vision. 
B)  to allow us to see in dim light. 
C)  to replace rods as we age. 
D)  influence the circadian rhythm. 
E)  to provide color vision.

Question 9

All of the following are true of olfactory pathways except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  They project first to the occipital lobes and then to the thalamus. 
B)  Neurons from the olfactory epithelium synapse in the olfactory bulb. 
C)  Information flows to the olfactory cortex, hypothalamus, and limbic system. 
D)  They reach the forebrain without first synapsing in the thalamus. 
E)  The limbic system-olfactory pathway connection means that there are close ties between experiences and memories with smell. 
A)  They project first to the occipital lobes and then to the thalamus. 
B)  Neurons from the olfactory epithelium synapse in the olfactory bulb. 
C)  Information flows to the olfactory cortex, hypothalamus, and limbic system. 
D)  They reach the forebrain without first synapsing in the thalamus. 
E)  The limbic system-olfactory pathway connection means that there are close ties between experiences and memories with smell.

Question 10

In the human eye, most refraction occurs when light passes through the

Accepted Answer

A)  iris. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  lens. 
D)  aqueous humor. 
E)  vitreous humor. 
A)  iris. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  lens. 
D)  aqueous humor. 
E)  vitreous humor.

Which of the following types of sensory information reaches the cerebral cortex directly?

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The auditory ossicles connect the

Anormal, relaxed inhalation carries about ________ of the inhaled air to the olfactory organs.

Otitis media is

Under which condition would the release of neurotransmitter by photoreceptors be greatest?

In-Text Figure Based Questions -The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain a different fluid than the cochlear duct. What type of fluid does each chamber contain? (Figure 17-28)

The purpose of the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell (ipRGC) photoreceptors are

All of the following are true of olfactory pathways except which one?

In the human eye, most refraction occurs when light passes through the

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

Development and Inheritance

Filters

Exam 17: The Special Senses

Which of the following types of sensory information reaches the cerebral cortex directly?

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The auditory ossicles connect the

Anormal, relaxed inhalation carries about ________ of the inhaled air to the olfactory organs.

Otitis media is

Under which condition would the release of neurotransmitter by photoreceptors be greatest?

In-Text Figure Based Questions -The scala vestibuli and scala tympani contain a different fluid than the cochlear duct. What type of fluid does each chamber contain? (Figure 17-28)

The purpose of the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cell (ipRGC) photoreceptors are

All of the following are true of olfactory pathways except which one?

In the human eye, most refraction occurs when light passes through the

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

Development and Inheritance

Filters