Question 1

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 A

Question 2

Which of the following is true of olfactory discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) There are 6 primary smells known. 
B) The number of olfactory receptors decline as we age. 
C) All odorants require the same concentration to activate an olfactory receptor. 
D) There are different types of olfactory receptor cells to detect each type of odorant. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) There are 6 primary smells known. 
B) The number of olfactory receptors decline as we age. 
C) All odorants require the same concentration to activate an olfactory receptor. 
D) There are different types of olfactory receptor cells to detect each type of odorant. 
E) All of the answers are correct. B

Question 3

People unable to distinguish certain colors have a form of ________.

Accepted Answer

color blindness

Question 4

Trace the circulation of aqueous humor from the site of production to the site of where it is reabsorbed: 1. posterior chamber
2) anterior chamber
3) ciliary body
4) canal of Schlemm
5) pupil

Accepted Answer

A) 4,3,1,5,2 
B) 2,1,5,3,4 
C) 1,3,4,5,2 
D) 3,1,5,2,4 
E) 5,2,4,1,3 
A) 4,3,1,5,2 
B) 2,1,5,3,4 
C) 1,3,4,5,2 
D) 3,1,5,2,4 
E) 5,2,4,1,3

Question 5

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term aqueous humor?

Accepted Answer

A) gelatinous fluid that fills anterior chamber 
B) secreted in bright light 
C) excessive production may lead to glaucoma 
D) converts to vitreous humor with age 
E) provides the liquid component of lacrimal secretions 
A) gelatinous fluid that fills anterior chamber 
B) secreted in bright light 
C) excessive production may lead to glaucoma 
D) converts to vitreous humor with age 
E) provides the liquid component of lacrimal secretions

Question 6

The energy from a pressure wave in the cochlear fluids is released by the bulging and stretching of the

Accepted Answer

A) tectorial membrane. 
B) cochlear duct. 
C) round window. 
D) vestibular membrane. 
E) oval window. 
A) tectorial membrane. 
B) cochlear duct. 
C) round window. 
D) vestibular membrane. 
E) oval window.

Question 7

Figure 17-2 The Ear
Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is known as the vestibule?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 8 
C) 9 
D) 10 
E) 11 
A) 6 
B) 8 
C) 9 
D) 10 
E) 11

Question 8

The palpebrae are connected at the

Accepted Answer

A) eyelids. 
B) lateral and medial canthus. 
C) lacrimal caruncle. 
D) chalazion. 
E) conjunctiva. 
A) eyelids. 
B) lateral and medial canthus. 
C) lacrimal caruncle. 
D) chalazion. 
E) conjunctiva.

Question 9

A sudden increase of light into the eye would cause

Accepted Answer

A) contraction of the sphincter pupillary muscles. 
B) contraction of the radial pupillary muscles. 
C) conversion of 11-trans to 11-cis retinal. 
D) a decrease in the size of the pupil. 
E) parasympathetic stimulation to the pupil. 
A) contraction of the sphincter pupillary muscles. 
B) contraction of the radial pupillary muscles. 
C) conversion of 11-trans to 11-cis retinal. 
D) a decrease in the size of the pupil. 
E) parasympathetic stimulation to the pupil.

Question 10

Photoreceptor that convey our ability to see color are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Photoreceptor that convey our ability to see...

Question 11

The neural tunic of the eye

Accepted Answer

A) contains ganglion cells. 
B) contains the photoreceptor cells. 
C) contains bipolar cells. 
D) is the deepest layer of the eyeball. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) contains ganglion cells. 
B) contains the photoreceptor cells. 
C) contains bipolar cells. 
D) is the deepest layer of the eyeball. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

The olfactory epithelium is sensitive to more than ________ different "primary smells."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The olfactory epithelium is sensitive to more...

Question 13

When ________,the visual system becomes extremely sensitive to stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When ________,the visual system becomes extremely sensitive...

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the retina is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Ganglion cells send axons to the brain as cranial nerve II. 
B) Axons carrying its output synapse in the thalamus. 
C) It has photoreceptors that do not respond to dim light. 
D) It has photoreceptors that do not respond to red light. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) Ganglion cells send axons to the brain as cranial nerve II. 
B) Axons carrying its output synapse in the thalamus. 
C) It has photoreceptors that do not respond to dim light. 
D) It has photoreceptors that do not respond to red light. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the six primary taste sensations?

Accepted Answer

A) sweet 
B) peppery 
C) sour 
D) salty 
E) umami 
A) sweet 
B) peppery 
C) sour 
D) salty 
E) umami

Question 16

Jane develops a cataract in one eye and gets a vision test.Her test result for that eye is reported as 20/400.What does this mean? Is a rating of 20/20 better or worse?

Accepted Answer

A visual acuity of 20/400 mean

Question 17

Taste buds on the tongue are often associated with epithelial projections called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taste buds on the tongue are often...

Question 18

A person suffering from ________ can see distant objects more clearly than those that are close.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person suffering from ________ can see...

Question 19

The olfactory receptors are highly modified ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The olfactory receptors are highly modified ________....

Question 20

The frequency of a perceived sound depends on

Accepted Answer

A) the frequency of stereocilia vibration. 
B) the number of hair cells that are stimulated. 
C) which part of the cochlear duct is stimulated. 
D) the movement of perilymph in the cochlear duct. 
E) the frequency of vibration of the tectorial membrane. 
A) the frequency of stereocilia vibration. 
B) the number of hair cells that are stimulated. 
C) which part of the cochlear duct is stimulated. 
D) the movement of perilymph in the cochlear duct. 
E) the frequency of vibration of the tectorial membrane.

Exam 17: The Special Senses

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

Which of the following is true of olfactory discrimination?

People unable to distinguish certain colors have a form of ________.

Trace the circulation of aqueous humor from the site of production to the site of where it is reabsorbed: 1. posterior chamber 2) anterior chamber 3) ciliary body 4) canal of Schlemm 5) pupil

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term aqueous humor?

The energy from a pressure wave in the cochlear fluids is released by the bulging and stretching of the

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is known as the vestibule?

The palpebrae are connected at the

A sudden increase of light into the eye would cause

Photoreceptor that convey our ability to see color are ________.

The neural tunic of the eye

The olfactory epithelium is sensitive to more than ________ different "primary smells."

When ________,the visual system becomes extremely sensitive to stimulation.

Which of the following statements about the retina is true?

Which of the following is not one of the six primary taste sensations?

Jane develops a cataract in one eye and gets a vision test.Her test result for that eye is reported as 20/400.What does this mean? Is a rating of 20/20 better or worse?

Taste buds on the tongue are often associated with epithelial projections called ________.

A person suffering from ________ can see distant objects more clearly than those that are close.

The olfactory receptors are highly modified ________.

The frequency of a perceived sound depends on

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