Question 1

A(n)________ is an infection in one of the glands on the eyelids.

Accepted Answer

A) sty 
B) furuncle 
C) abscess 
D) lesion 
E) carbuncle 
A) sty 
B) furuncle 
C) abscess 
D) lesion 
E) carbuncle

Question 2

The ________ covers most of the exposed surface of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) conjunctiva 
B) cornea 
C) iris 
D) anterior chamber 
E) canthus 
A) conjunctiva 
B) cornea 
C) iris 
D) anterior chamber 
E) canthus

Question 3

Gravity and linear acceleration are sensed in the

Accepted Answer

A) semicircular canals. 
B) cochlea. 
C) statoconia. 
D) saccule and utricle. 
E) organ of Corti. 
A) semicircular canals. 
B) cochlea. 
C) statoconia. 
D) saccule and utricle. 
E) organ of Corti.

Question 4

Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons.Which of these special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors?

Accepted Answer

A) olfaction 
B) hearing 
C) equilibrium 
D) proprioception 
E) vision 
A) olfaction 
B) hearing 
C) equilibrium 
D) proprioception 
E) vision

Question 5

________ deafness results from conditions in the outer or middle ear that block the transfer of vibrations from the environment to the tympanic membrane or to the oval window.

Accepted Answer

A) Sensory 
B) Nerve 
C) Conductive 
D) Mechanical 
E) Macular 
A) Sensory 
B) Nerve 
C) Conductive 
D) Mechanical 
E) Macular

Question 6

The elevated ridges within the ampullae of the semicircular canals that support the hair cells are known as

Accepted Answer

A) cristae. 
B) maculae. 
C) canals. 
D) cupulae. 
E) otoliths. 
A) cristae. 
B) maculae. 
C) canals. 
D) cupulae. 
E) otoliths.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about smell is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Basal cells are the supporting cells for the receptors cells of the olfactory receptor. 
B) Olfactory epithelium covers the surface of the maxillary bone. 
C) Olfactory glands produce saliva. 
D) A high concentration of odorant molecules is required to stimulate olfactory cells. 
E) None of the statements are true. 
A) Basal cells are the supporting cells for the receptors cells of the olfactory receptor. 
B) Olfactory epithelium covers the surface of the maxillary bone. 
C) Olfactory glands produce saliva. 
D) A high concentration of odorant molecules is required to stimulate olfactory cells. 
E) None of the statements are true.

Question 8

The following is a list of the steps that occur in the production of an auditory sensation.What is the proper sequence for these steps?
1)The pressure wave distorts the basilar membrane on its way to the round window.
2)Movement of the tympanic membrane causes displacement of the malleus.
3)Displacement of the stereocilia stimulates sensory neurons of the cochlear nerve.
4)Movement of the malleus causes movement of the incus and stapes.
5)Distortion of the basilar membrane forces the hair cells of the organ of Corti to vibrate against the tectorial membrane
6)Movement of the oval window establishes pressure waves in the perilymph of the vestibular duct.

Accepted Answer

A) 2,4,1,6,5,3 
B) 2,4,6,3,5,1 
C) 2,1,4,6,5,3 
D) 2,4,6,1,5,3 
E) 2,5,4,6,1,3 
A) 2,4,1,6,5,3 
B) 2,4,6,3,5,1 
C) 2,1,4,6,5,3 
D) 2,4,6,1,5,3 
E) 2,5,4,6,1,3

Question 9

Taste buds are monitored by which cranial nerve(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) 
B) vagus nerve (X) 
C) facial nerve (VII) 
D) trigeminal nerve (V) 
E) facial nerve (VII),vagus nerve (X),and glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) 
A) glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) 
B) vagus nerve (X) 
C) facial nerve (VII) 
D) trigeminal nerve (V) 
E) facial nerve (VII),vagus nerve (X),and glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

Question 10

The visible spectrum for humans extends between a wavelength of

Accepted Answer

A) 700 and 1000 nm. 
B) 100 and 200 nm. 
C) 200 and 400 nm. 
D) 2000 and 2500 nm. 
E) 400 and 700 nm. 
A) 700 and 1000 nm. 
B) 100 and 200 nm. 
C) 200 and 400 nm. 
D) 2000 and 2500 nm. 
E) 400 and 700 nm.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) macula. 
B) lingual papillae. 
C) ganglion cells. 
D) pharyngeal papillae. 
E) ampulla. 
A) macula. 
B) lingual papillae. 
C) ganglion cells. 
D) pharyngeal papillae. 
E) ampulla.

Question 12

The structure attached to the oval window that transmits vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the

Accepted Answer

A) malleus. 
B) basilar membrane. 
C) incus. 
D) stapes. 
E) auditory tube. 
A) malleus. 
B) basilar membrane. 
C) incus. 
D) stapes. 
E) auditory tube.

Question 13

Which of the following anatomical sequences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) tympanum incus malleus stapes oval window round window 
B) tympanum incus malleus stapes round window oval window 
C) tympanum malleus incus stapes oval window round window 
D) tympanum incus stapes malleus oval window round window 
E) tympanum malleus incus stapes round window oval window 
A) tympanum incus malleus stapes oval window round window 
B) tympanum incus malleus stapes round window oval window 
C) tympanum malleus incus stapes oval window round window 
D) tympanum incus stapes malleus oval window round window 
E) tympanum malleus incus stapes round window oval window

Question 14

Why must accommodation occur to view objects closer than 20 feet from the eye?

Accepted Answer

A) The light rays are convergent and must be bent more. 
B) It moves the retina into position to focus on the close object. 
C) The light rays are divergent instead of parallel and require more refraction. 
D) The iris is too dilated causing the light rays to be out of focus. 
E) None of the answers are correct.Accommodation occurs when looking at distant objects 20 feet or farther from the eye. 
A) The light rays are convergent and must be bent more. 
B) It moves the retina into position to focus on the close object. 
C) The light rays are divergent instead of parallel and require more refraction. 
D) The iris is too dilated causing the light rays to be out of focus. 
E) None of the answers are correct.Accommodation occurs when looking at distant objects 20 feet or farther from the eye.

Question 15

When a rod is stimulated by light,

Accepted Answer

A) the plasma membrane becomes hyperpolarized. 
B) the retinal changes from the 11-cis to the 11-trans form. 
C) less neurotransmitter is released. 
D) cGMP decreases and sodium channels close. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) the plasma membrane becomes hyperpolarized. 
B) the retinal changes from the 11-cis to the 11-trans form. 
C) less neurotransmitter is released. 
D) cGMP decreases and sodium channels close. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Figure 17-2 The Ear
Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A) cochlea 
B) semicircular canals 
C) auricle 
D) tympanic membrane 
E) vestibule 
A) cochlea 
B) semicircular canals 
C) auricle 
D) tympanic membrane 
E) vestibule

Question 17

The taste sensation that is triggered by the amino acid glutamate is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The ________ convey(s)information about head position with respect to gravity.

Accepted Answer

A) cochlea 
B) utricle 
C) ampulla 
D) saccule 
E) utricle and the saccule 
A) cochlea 
B) utricle 
C) ampulla 
D) saccule 
E) utricle and the saccule

Question 19

The ciliary muscle contracts to

Accepted Answer

A) control the amount of light reaching the retina. 
B) adjust the shape of the lens for distant vision. 
C) adjust the shape of the lens for near vision. 
D) control the production of aqueous humor. 
E) adjust the shape of the cornea and vitreous. 
A) control the amount of light reaching the retina. 
B) adjust the shape of the lens for distant vision. 
C) adjust the shape of the lens for near vision. 
D) control the production of aqueous humor. 
E) adjust the shape of the cornea and vitreous.

Question 20

The cell bodies of sensory neurons that innervate the hair cells of the cochlea form the ________ ganglion.

Accepted Answer

A) vestibular 
B) spiral 
C) cochlear 
D) acoustic 
E) auditory 
A) vestibular 
B) spiral 
C) cochlear 
D) acoustic 
E) auditory

Exam 17: The Special Senses

A(n)________ is an infection in one of the glands on the eyelids.

The ________ covers most of the exposed surface of the eye.

Gravity and linear acceleration are sensed in the

Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons.Which of these special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors?

________ deafness results from conditions in the outer or middle ear that block the transfer of vibrations from the environment to the tympanic membrane or to the oval window.

The elevated ridges within the ampullae of the semicircular canals that support the hair cells are known as

Which of the following statements about smell is true?

Taste buds are monitored by which cranial nerve(s)?

The visible spectrum for humans extends between a wavelength of

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

The structure attached to the oval window that transmits vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the

Which of the following anatomical sequences is correct?

Why must accommodation occur to view objects closer than 20 feet from the eye?

When a rod is stimulated by light,

Figure 17-2 The Ear Use Figure 17-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "3."

The taste sensation that is triggered by the amino acid glutamate is known as

The ________ convey(s)information about head position with respect to gravity.

The ciliary muscle contracts to

The cell bodies of sensory neurons that innervate the hair cells of the cochlea form the ________ ganglion.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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