Question 1

The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emmetropia 
B)  hyperopia 
C)  myopia 
D)  astigmatism 
E)  presbyopia 
A)  emmetropia 
B)  hyperopia 
C)  myopia 
D)  astigmatism 
E)  presbyopia

Question 2

The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choroid 
B)  sclera 
C)  conjunctiva 
D)  retina 
A)  choroid 
B)  sclera 
C)  conjunctiva 
D)  retina

Question 3

Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tarsal glands produce sweat. 
B)  Tarsal glands secrete mucus. 
C)  Tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that lubricates the eye. 
D)  Tarsal glands release tears. 
E)  Tarsal glands secrete lysozymes which are enzymes that destroy bacteria in the eye. 
A)  Tarsal glands produce sweat. 
B)  Tarsal glands secrete mucus. 
C)  Tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that lubricates the eye. 
D)  Tarsal glands release tears. 
E)  Tarsal glands secrete lysozymes which are enzymes that destroy bacteria in the eye.

Question 4

The age-related condition resulting from decreased lens elasticity is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hemianopia 
B)  strabismus 
C)  presbyopia 
D)  myopia 
E)  hyperopia 
A)  hemianopia 
B)  strabismus 
C)  presbyopia 
D)  myopia 
E)  hyperopia

Question 5

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure:
-"White of the eye"

Accepted Answer

A) lacrimal gland 
B) optic disc 
C) cornea 
D) retina 
E) fovea centralis
F)vitreous humor
G)sclera
H)lens
I)cones 
A) lacrimal gland 
B) optic disc 
C) cornea 
D) retina 
E) fovea centralis
F)vitreous humor
G)sclera
H)lens
I)cones

Question 6

Match the following taste sensations:
-Amino acid glutamate

Accepted Answer

A) sweet receptors 
B) salty receptors 
C) umami receptors 
D) bitter receptors 
E) sour receptors 
A) sweet receptors 
B) salty receptors 
C) umami receptors 
D) bitter receptors 
E) sour receptors

Question 7

The only special sense that is NOT fully functional at birth is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  taste 
B)  smell 
C)  vision 
D)  hearing 
E)  touch 
A)  taste 
B)  smell 
C)  vision 
D)  hearing 
E)  touch

Question 8

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure:
-Type of photoreceptor cell that detects colors

Accepted Answer

A) lacrimal gland 
B) optic disc 
C) cornea 
D) retina 
E) fovea centralis
F)vitreous humor
G)sclera
H)lens
I)cones 
A) lacrimal gland 
B) optic disc 
C) cornea 
D) retina 
E) fovea centralis
F)vitreous humor
G)sclera
H)lens
I)cones

The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or ________.

The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is the ________.

Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?

The age-related condition resulting from decreased lens elasticity is known as ________.

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure: -"White of the eye"

Match the following taste sensations: -Amino acid glutamate

The only special sense that is NOT fully functional at birth is ________.

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure: -Type of photoreceptor cell that detects colors

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

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Exam 8: Special Senses

The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or ________.

The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is the ________.

Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?

The age-related condition resulting from decreased lens elasticity is known as ________.

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure: -"White of the eye"

Match the following taste sensations: -Amino acid glutamate

The only special sense that is NOT fully functional at birth is ________.

Match the following descriptions to their appropriate eye structure: -Type of photoreceptor cell that detects colors

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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