Question 1

Discuss the structure and function of the cochlea.

Accepted Answer

The cochlea is made up of the vestibular

Question 2

Sensory receptors that respond when body temperature is below normal are called

Accepted Answer

A)  warm receptors. 
B)  photoreceptors. 
C)  cold receptors. 
D)  All receptors respond to temperatures above and below body temperature (no unique name). 
A)  warm receptors. 
B)  photoreceptors. 
C)  cold receptors. 
D)  All receptors respond to temperatures above and below body temperature (no unique name).

Question 3

Match the symptoms to the problem.
-tinnitus

Accepted Answer

A) damage to the cerebral cortex 
B) degeneration of hair cells 
C) ringing in the ears 
D) dizziness and nausea 
E) problems with structures of the middle ear 
A) damage to the cerebral cortex 
B) degeneration of hair cells 
C) ringing in the ears 
D) dizziness and nausea 
E) problems with structures of the middle ear

Question 4

The photosensitive pigment synthesized from vitamin A is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Visceral pain is poorly localized and can be perceived to originate from a region of the body that is different from it's actual location; this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesia. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  referred pain. 
D)  tonic reception. 
E)  latency. 
A)  analgesia. 
B)  adaptation. 
C)  referred pain. 
D)  tonic reception. 
E)  latency.

Question 6

Discuss the gate control theory of pain modulation.

Accepted Answer

In the gate control theory,pain is lesse

Question 7

Match the stimulus to the type of receptor that typically responds to it.
-pressure

Accepted Answer

A) chemoreceptor 
B) mechanoreceptor 
A) chemoreceptor 
B) mechanoreceptor

Question 8

Discuss the structure of the retina,including any distinguishing "regions."

Accepted Answer

The retina consists of layers of cells,w

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a somatosensory modality?

Accepted Answer

A)  proprioception 
B)  touch 
C)  vision 
D)  nociception 
E)  temperature 
A)  proprioception 
B)  touch 
C)  vision 
D)  nociception 
E)  temperature

Question 10

While a photoreceptor responds to a single photon of light,a person cannot see a single photon.Explain.

Accepted Answer

Stimulation of a receptor is not suffici

Question 11

Beta-endorphin is produced from the same prohormone as

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). 
B)  insulin. 
C)  aldosterone. 
D)  thyroxine. 
E)  glucagon. 
A)  adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). 
B)  insulin. 
C)  aldosterone. 
D)  thyroxine. 
E)  glucagon.

Question 12

The ________ adjusts the shape of the lens to keep objects in focus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ adjusts the shape of the...

Question 13

The hair cells of utricle and saccule are clustered in

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Photoreceptors secrete the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  dopamine. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  norepinephrine. 
C)  glutamate. 
D)  dopamine.

Question 15

The receptors of equilibrium and hearing are the

Accepted Answer

A)  utricles. 
B)  saccules. 
C)  hair cells. 
D)  supporting cells. 
E)  ampullae. 
A)  utricles. 
B)  saccules. 
C)  hair cells. 
D)  supporting cells. 
E)  ampullae.

Question 16

Match the symptoms to the problem.
-sensorineural hearing loss

Accepted Answer

A) damage to the cerebral cortex 
B) degeneration of hair cells 
C) ringing in the ears 
D) dizziness and nausea 
E) problems with structures of the middle ear 
A) damage to the cerebral cortex 
B) degeneration of hair cells 
C) ringing in the ears 
D) dizziness and nausea 
E) problems with structures of the middle ear

Question 17

The vitreous chamber of the eye

Accepted Answer

A)  contains the lens. 
B)  helps to stabilize the structure of the eye and the retina. 
C)  contains blood vessels that nourish the retina. 
D)  is located between the lens and the iris. 
A)  contains the lens. 
B)  helps to stabilize the structure of the eye and the retina. 
C)  contains blood vessels that nourish the retina. 
D)  is located between the lens and the iris.

Question 18

In a recent accident,your favorite uncle lost one of his arms just below the elbow; he sustained no other injuries.The wound has completely healed,yet he is plagued by pain he claims is coming from a hand that is no longer there.Afraid to confide in his doctor,he asks you if he is going insane.What should you tell him? What principles are illustrated by this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Your uncle still has the surviving parts

Question 19

When Golf is activated,which of the following steps in the olfactory cells contribute to their depolarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in adenylate cyclase only 
B)  increases in cAMP concentrations only 
C)  increases in the closure of cAMP gated cation channels only 
D)  increases in adenylate cyclase activity and cAMP concentrations 
E)  increases in adenylate cyclase activity, cAMP concentrations and closure of cAMP gated cation channels 
A)  increases in adenylate cyclase only 
B)  increases in cAMP concentrations only 
C)  increases in the closure of cAMP gated cation channels only 
D)  increases in adenylate cyclase activity and cAMP concentrations 
E)  increases in adenylate cyclase activity, cAMP concentrations and closure of cAMP gated cation channels

Question 20

Movement of the cupula in the ampullae of the semicircular canals allows detection of

Accepted Answer

A)  high frequency sound. 
B)  low frequency sound. 
C)  rotational movements. 
D)  a change in body position with respect to gravity. 
E)  linear acceleration. 
A)  high frequency sound. 
B)  low frequency sound. 
C)  rotational movements. 
D)  a change in body position with respect to gravity. 
E)  linear acceleration.

Exam 10: Sensory Physiology

Discuss the structure and function of the cochlea.

Sensory receptors that respond when body temperature is below normal are called

Match the symptoms to the problem. -tinnitus

The photosensitive pigment synthesized from vitamin A is

Visceral pain is poorly localized and can be perceived to originate from a region of the body that is different from it's actual location; this is called

Discuss the gate control theory of pain modulation.

Match the stimulus to the type of receptor that typically responds to it. -pressure

Discuss the structure of the retina,including any distinguishing "regions."

Which of the following is NOT a somatosensory modality?

While a photoreceptor responds to a single photon of light,a person cannot see a single photon.Explain.

Beta-endorphin is produced from the same prohormone as

The ________ adjusts the shape of the lens to keep objects in focus.

The hair cells of utricle and saccule are clustered in

Photoreceptors secrete the neurotransmitter

The receptors of equilibrium and hearing are the

Match the symptoms to the problem. -sensorineural hearing loss

The vitreous chamber of the eye

When Golf is activated,which of the following steps in the olfactory cells contribute to their depolarization?

Movement of the cupula in the ampullae of the semicircular canals allows detection of

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When G_olf is activated,which of the following steps in the olfactory cells contribute to their depolarization?