Question 1

To produce a clear image, the aqueous humor is involved in the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) refraction. 
B) constriction. 
C) accommodation. 
D) convergence. 
A) refraction. 
B) constriction. 
C) accommodation. 
D) convergence.

Question 2

The number of pure, or "primary," tastes is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 5. 
B) 15. 
C) 30. 
D) 100. 
A) 5. 
B) 15. 
C) 30. 
D) 100.

Question 3

Although Donald's vision was normal, he had begun experiencing headaches and pain in his eyes. The ophthalmologist suggested a test to determine the pressure in the anterior cavity of Donald's eyes. Why did the doctor recommend this test, and what disease state was he anticipating?

Accepted Answer

The ophthalmologist recommended a test t

Question 4

Light from red colors causes the breakdown of rhodopsin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A new primary taste, called umami, found in protein foods has been proposed by researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Farsightedness, which is often the inability to focus the lens properly as we age, is also called presbyopia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Aqueous humor is formed by secretion of the ciliary body into the posterior chamber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following structures is concerned with hearing?

Accepted Answer

A) Utricle 
B) Saccule 
C) Semicircular canals 
D) Cochlear duct 
A) Utricle 
B) Saccule 
C) Semicircular canals 
D) Cochlear duct

Question 9

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Membrane to which hair cells of the organ of Corti extend

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule 
A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Question 10

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-A part of the inner ear involved with equilibrium

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule 
A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true of the olfactory receptors?

Accepted Answer

A) They are chemoreceptors. 
B) They are located in an area that is easily stimulated. 
C) The sense of smell in humans is less keen than in many other animals. 
D) All of the above statements are true. 
A) They are chemoreceptors. 
B) They are located in an area that is easily stimulated. 
C) The sense of smell in humans is less keen than in many other animals. 
D) All of the above statements are true.

Question 12

Three processes focus light rays so that they form a clear image on the retina: refraction of the light rays, constriction of the pupil, and convergence of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person with 20/100 vision can see objects at 20 feet that a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why the smell of a newly painted room becomes less noticeable the longer you are in it but seems very strong again if you leave for a while and then return to the room.

Accepted Answer

The reason for this phenomenon is due to

Question 15

The external ear ends at the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the olfactory pathway. Why is it possible to link odors so powerfully to memory?

Accepted Answer

The olfactory pathway refers to the proc

Question 17

The vitamin A derivative opsin is an important component of photopigments in rods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The opening and separation of opsin and rhodopsin in the presence of light is called bleaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Strabismus is more of a problem with the internal ciliary muscle than with the external muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The eye is the only organ in the body in which both voluntary and involuntary muscles are found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Special Senses

To produce a clear image, the aqueous humor is involved in the process of:

The number of pure, or "primary," tastes is about:

Although Donald's vision was normal, he had begun experiencing headaches and pain in his eyes. The ophthalmologist suggested a test to determine the pressure in the anterior cavity of Donald's eyes. Why did the doctor recommend this test, and what disease state was he anticipating?

Light from red colors causes the breakdown of rhodopsin.

A new primary taste, called umami, found in protein foods has been proposed by researchers.

Farsightedness, which is often the inability to focus the lens properly as we age, is also called presbyopia.

Aqueous humor is formed by secretion of the ciliary body into the posterior chamber.

Which of the following structures is concerned with hearing?

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane to which hair cells of the organ of Corti extend

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -A part of the inner ear involved with equilibrium

Which of the following statements is not true of the olfactory receptors?

Three processes focus light rays so that they form a clear image on the retina: refraction of the light rays, constriction of the pupil, and convergence of the eye.

A person with 20/100 vision can see objects at 20 feet that a person with normal vision can see at 100 feet.

Explain why the smell of a newly painted room becomes less noticeable the longer you are in it but seems very strong again if you leave for a while and then return to the room.

The external ear ends at the eardrum.

Explain the olfactory pathway. Why is it possible to link odors so powerfully to memory?

The vitamin A derivative opsin is an important component of photopigments in rods.

The opening and separation of opsin and rhodopsin in the presence of light is called bleaching.

Strabismus is more of a problem with the internal ciliary muscle than with the external muscles.

The eye is the only organ in the body in which both voluntary and involuntary muscles are found.

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