Exam 17: The Special Senses

A loud noise causes

How would a molecule that mimics cAMP affect an olfactory receptor?

The abnormality that develops when a lens loses its transparency is known as

Pupillary muscle groups are controlled by the ANS.Parasympathetic activation causes pupillary ________,and sympathetic activation causes ________.

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

Olfactory glands secrete a thick,pigmented ________ that absorbs water.

The structure that supports the organ of Corti is the

Where the eyelids join at the medial or lateral edge is called the

The middle ear communicates with the nasopharynx through the

The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of

The frequency of a perceived sound depends on

The sensory receptors of the semicircular canals are located in the

The part of the eye that determines eye color is the

Which of the following is true about rhodopsin?

The structure that forms the "roof" of the organ of Corti is the

Destruction to your left glossopharyngeal nerve would result in

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "8."

The external acoustic meatus ends at the

Each of the special senses can be expected to decline in some way over time.Describe some of the changes commonly seen in the function of the special senses with age.

All of the following are terms describing the epithelial projections found on the tongue except ________ papillae.