Question 1

Stimulation of nociceptive receptors within the trigeminal nerve might produce a perception of

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A) intensely sweet. 
B) intensely sour. 
C) quite salty. 
D) peppery hot. 
E) decidedly bitter. 
A) intensely sweet. 
B) intensely sour. 
C) quite salty. 
D) peppery hot. 
E) decidedly bitter.

Question 2

Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye
Use Figure 17-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

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A) choroid 
B) optic disc 
C) sclera 
D) retina 
E) cornea 
A) choroid 
B) optic disc 
C) sclera 
D) retina 
E) cornea

Question 3

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

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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 4

Visual pigments are derivatives of the compound

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A) retinal. 
B) opsin. 
C) rhodopsin. 
D) transducin. 
E) cGMP. 
A) retinal. 
B) opsin. 
C) rhodopsin. 
D) transducin. 
E) cGMP.

Question 5

The palpebrae

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A) are controlled by cranial nerves. 
B) contain tarsal glands. 
C) cover and protect the eye. 
D) are lined with a palpebral conjunctiva. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) are controlled by cranial nerves. 
B) contain tarsal glands. 
C) cover and protect the eye. 
D) are lined with a palpebral conjunctiva. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

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

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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 7

________ cells connect photoreceptors to ganglion cells.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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The answer of ________ cells connect photoreceptors to ganglion cells.(Note:...

Question 8

Before an olfactory receptor can detect an odorant,it has to

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A) contact a specialized olfactory cell. 
B) bind to receptors in olfactory cilia. 
C) gate open ion channels. 
D) respond to applied pressure. 
E) be transported to the olfactory bulbs. 
A) contact a specialized olfactory cell. 
B) bind to receptors in olfactory cilia. 
C) gate open ion channels. 
D) respond to applied pressure. 
E) be transported to the olfactory bulbs.

Question 9

A person suffering from ________ can see objects that are close,but distant objects appear blurred.

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

Question 10

Perception of gravity and linear acceleration depends on

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A) changes in the pressure exerted by the cupula on hair cells. 
B) vibrations of the tectorial membrane striking hair cells. 
C) the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the maculae. 
D) the movement of endolymph within the semicircular canals. 
E) the bending of hair cells in the ampullae. 
A) changes in the pressure exerted by the cupula on hair cells. 
B) vibrations of the tectorial membrane striking hair cells. 
C) the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the maculae. 
D) the movement of endolymph within the semicircular canals. 
E) the bending of hair cells in the ampullae.

Question 11

The human lens focuses light on the photoreceptor cells by

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A) moving up and down. 
B) moving in and out. 
C) changing shape. 
D) opening and closing. 
E) dilating and constricting. 
A) moving up and down. 
B) moving in and out. 
C) changing shape. 
D) opening and closing. 
E) dilating and constricting.

Question 12

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term basilar membrane?

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A) moves up and down when the stapes moves back and forth 
B) transmits movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 
C) supports the olfactory organ 
D) tiny duct necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E) covers over the oval window 
A) moves up and down when the stapes moves back and forth 
B) transmits movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear 
C) supports the olfactory organ 
D) tiny duct necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E) covers over the oval window

Question 13

An irregularity in curvature in the cornea or lens called a(n)________ causes a reduction in visual acuity.

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The answer of An irregularity in curvature in the cornea...

Question 14

The vestibular nuclei at the boundary of the pons and the medulla function in all of the following,except that they

Accepted Answer

A) integrate the vestibular information arriving from each side of the head. 
B) relay vestibular information to the cerebellum. 
C) relay vestibular information to the cerebral cortex. 
D) send commands to motor nuclei in the brain stem and spinal cord. 
E) send information to the vestibular complex of the inner ear. 
A) integrate the vestibular information arriving from each side of the head. 
B) relay vestibular information to the cerebellum. 
C) relay vestibular information to the cerebral cortex. 
D) send commands to motor nuclei in the brain stem and spinal cord. 
E) send information to the vestibular complex of the inner ear.

Question 15

Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain?

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A) frontal lobe 
B) cerebellum 
C) parietal lobe 
D) cerebrum 
E) medulla oblongata 
A) frontal lobe 
B) cerebellum 
C) parietal lobe 
D) cerebrum 
E) medulla oblongata

Question 16

________ deafness occurs because of a problem in the cochlea or somewhere along the auditory pathway. (Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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The answer of ________ deafness occurs because of a problem...

Question 17

Which of the following description applies to the term myopia?

Accepted Answer

A) farsightedness 
B) nearsightedness 
C) normal vision 
D) astigmatism 
E) age-related decline in accommodation 
A) farsightedness 
B) nearsightedness 
C) normal vision 
D) astigmatism 
E) age-related decline in accommodation

Question 18

Which of the following is true about rhodopsin?

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A) called visual purple 
B) is bleached during photoreception 
C) is the visual pigment in rods 
D) consists of opsin + retinal 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) called visual purple 
B) is bleached during photoreception 
C) is the visual pigment in rods 
D) consists of opsin + retinal 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term stapes?

Accepted Answer

A) moves up and down when the stapedius muscle contracts 
B) auditory ossicle attached to tympanic membrane 
C) bending it produces receptor potential in hair cells 
D) necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E) seals the oval window 
A) moves up and down when the stapedius muscle contracts 
B) auditory ossicle attached to tympanic membrane 
C) bending it produces receptor potential in hair cells 
D) necessary for the static sense of equilibrium 
E) seals the oval window

Question 20

Movement of the endolymph in the semicircular canals

Accepted Answer

A) produces a rushing sound. 
B) allows us to hear low tones. 
C) signals rotational movements. 
D) signals body position with respect to gravity. 
E) signals linear acceleration. 
A) produces a rushing sound. 
B) allows us to hear low tones. 
C) signals rotational movements. 
D) signals body position with respect to gravity. 
E) signals linear acceleration.

Exam 17: The Special Senses

Stimulation of nociceptive receptors within the trigeminal nerve might produce a perception of

Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye Use Figure 17-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."

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

Visual pigments are derivatives of the compound

The palpebrae

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

________ cells connect photoreceptors to ganglion cells.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Before an olfactory receptor can detect an odorant,it has to

A person suffering from ________ can see objects that are close,but distant objects appear blurred.

Perception of gravity and linear acceleration depends on

The human lens focuses light on the photoreceptor cells by

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term basilar membrane?

An irregularity in curvature in the cornea or lens called a(n)________ causes a reduction in visual acuity.

The vestibular nuclei at the boundary of the pons and the medulla function in all of the following,except that they

Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain?

________ deafness occurs because of a problem in the cochlea or somewhere along the auditory pathway. (Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

Which of the following description applies to the term myopia?

Which of the following is true about rhodopsin?

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term stapes?

Movement of the endolymph in the semicircular canals

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