Exam 10: Senses

An increase in pressure inside the eye is called

Papillae are microscopic receptors that can be found on the taste buds.

The vestibular nerve joins with the cochlear nerve to from cranial nerve VIII.

Gustatory cells are responsible for the sense of taste.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Example of a mechanoreceptor

Endolymph is

Which of the following is not true about the senses of taste and smell?

Because the olfactory nerve passes through the hypothalamus,which is important in memory and emotion,odor can often stimulate vivid memories.

Explain the functioning of the sense of hearing.Explain how the sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea.

What is the auditory tube,and what is its role in otitis media?

Distinguish between a general and a special sense.

The crista ampullaris is stimulated when you move your head.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Structures in the retina that respond in dim light

Going from most external to most internal,the layers of the eye would be sclera,choroid,and retina.

Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Layer of the eye that keeps light from scattering in the eye

You are able to distinguish the difference between lifting a 20-lb weight and a 50-lb weight because of the Golgi tendon receptors.

Myopia is another name for nearsightedness.

The sense of smell is able to stimulate vivid memories because the olfactory tract passes through the

The sense of taste is classified as a

A cataract is a condition in which the cornea becomes less transparent and "milky" in appearance.