Exam 10: Sensory Physiology

Olfactory receptor proteins are especially located on the membrane of their nonmotile cilia and are coupled to

The optic nerve is formed from fibers of

Which of the following is NOT a type of cone?

Which type of cone responds to short wavelengths of 420nm?

When stereocilia are bent toward the kinocilium,the cell membrane will be

The bending of the stereocilia of the organ of Corti opens membrane channels that are permeable to mainly ____,which causes depolarization.

Inability to detect rotational acceleration occurs when the saccule is damaged.

The aggregation of cystallin proteins in the lens produces

Different layers of the __________________ analyze input from cones (and rods)differently such that one layer can add input from L and M cones to obtain information about light intensity,while another could subtract such input to obtain red-green color information.

The bending of light as it passes through different media is called

The capsaicin receptor serves as both an ion channel and a receptor for the molecule in chili peppers that causes sensations of

Monosodium glutamate stimulates bitter taste receptors.

An individual with astigmatism would have their vision corrected by

Which of the following is true of the auditory tube?

Contraction of ciliary muscles allows the lens to become thicker.

Which of the following is NOT part of the organ of Corti?

Eye movements are regulated by information sent to the

The near point of vision decreases with increasing age.

Encapsulated cutaneous receptors are used to detect thermal sensations.