Exam 8: Special Senses

The movement of otoliths is involved in the sensation of dynamic equilibrium.

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure: -Area of greatest visual acuity

The function of the choroid layer of the eye is to ________.

The bony labyrinth of the internal ear consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and the semicircular canals.

Fibers from the medial side of each eye cross over to the opposite side of the brain at the ________.

The auditory ossicle called the "anvil" is also known as the ________.

Match the following eye disorders with their descriptions: -Nearsightedness

What gland releases tears onto the anterior surface of the eyeball?

The biconvex structure that focuses light on the retina is the ________.

Using Figure 8.1, identify the following: -The semicircular canals are indicated by ________.

Using Figure 8.1, identify the following: -The tympanic membrane is indicated by ________.

What is the ability of the eye to focus on close objects?

Match the following ear structures to their appropriate descriptions: -Fluid-filled part of the ear

Jake was struck in the head during a baseball game. Which of the following could impair the sense of hearing if damaged?

Match the following eye disorders with their descriptions: -Most common form is the lack of red or green cone receptors

Stimulation of sour receptors occurs in response to ________.

What vision disorder results from the loss of lens transparency?

The vibration of sound waves causes the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to move against an ossicle known as ________.

Match the following ear structures to their appropriate descriptions: -Location of ceruminous glands

Which gland is located above the lateral end of each eye and releases tears?