Question 1

The hair cells for hearing are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea. 
B)  Eustachian tube. 
C)  saccule. 
D)  utricle. 
E)  vestibule. 
A)  cochlea. 
B)  Eustachian tube. 
C)  saccule. 
D)  utricle. 
E)  vestibule.

Question 2

Which of the following is the proper sequence of retinal processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  rods and cones-ganglion cells-bipolar cells. 
B)  rods and cones-bipolar cells-ganglion cells. 
C)  ganglion cells-bipolar cells-rods and cones. 
D)  ganglion cells-rods and cones-bipolar cells. 
E)  bipolar cells-ganglion cells-rods and cones. 
A)  rods and cones-ganglion cells-bipolar cells. 
B)  rods and cones-bipolar cells-ganglion cells. 
C)  ganglion cells-bipolar cells-rods and cones. 
D)  ganglion cells-rods and cones-bipolar cells. 
E)  bipolar cells-ganglion cells-rods and cones.

Question 3

____________________, a neurotransmitter unique to pain fibers, is released from afferent pain terminals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________, a neurotransmitter unique to pain fibers,...

Question 4

Indicate the characteristics associated with each part of the ear using the answer code below (more than one answer may apply):
-Contains otoliths in gelatinous mass, movement of which bends hair cells.

Accepted Answer

A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear 
A) external ear 
B) middle ear 
C) cochlea in the inner ear 
D) semicircular canal in the inner ear 
E) utricle and saccule in the inner ear

Question 5

The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the ____________________ of the action potentials sent along the related afferent neuron.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intensity of a stimulus is coded...

Question 6

This portion of the auditory system amplifies the sound waves:

Accepted Answer

A)  eardrum. 
B)  ossicular system. 
C)  Eustachian tube. 
D)  cochlea. 
E)  oval window. 
A)  eardrum. 
B)  ossicular system. 
C)  Eustachian tube. 
D)  cochlea. 
E)  oval window.

Question 7

The first structure to intercept light as it enters the eye is the

Accepted Answer

A)  aqueous humor. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  lens. 
D)  retina. 
E)  vitreous humor. 
A)  aqueous humor. 
B)  cornea. 
C)  lens. 
D)  retina. 
E)  vitreous humor.

Question 8

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code:
-contain opsin and retinal

Accepted Answer

A) rods 
B) cones 
C) both rods and cones 
A) rods 
B) cones 
C) both rods and cones

Question 9

Taste buds are chemoreceptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Any stimulus can excite any excitable tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code:
-low acuity

Accepted Answer

A) rods 
B) cones 
C) both rods and cones 
A) rods 
B) cones 
C) both rods and cones

Question 12

Visceral afferent information:

Accepted Answer

A)  influences the activity of the ANS 
B)  is associated with pain sensations of the skin 
C)  is associated with pain sensations of organs known as "referred pain" 
D)  both (a) and (c) 
E)  both (b) and (c) 
A)  influences the activity of the ANS 
B)  is associated with pain sensations of the skin 
C)  is associated with pain sensations of organs known as "referred pain" 
D)  both (a) and (c) 
E)  both (b) and (c)

Question 13

The receptors for smell are located in the upper nasal cavity out of the normal path of air currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following eye disorder with its description.
-increased intraocular pressure

Accepted Answer

A) color blindness 
B) night blindness 
C) glaucoma 
D) hyperopia 
E) diplopia
F)presbyopia
G)myopia lens
H)cataract
I)astigmatism 
A) color blindness 
B) night blindness 
C) glaucoma 
D) hyperopia 
E) diplopia
F)presbyopia
G)myopia lens
H)cataract
I)astigmatism

Question 15

Not all receptor cells posses axons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The iris consists of layers of____________________ and ____________________ smooth muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The iris consists of layers of____________________ and...

Question 17

The tympanic membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  vibrates when struck by sound waves. 
B)  contains the organ of Corti. 
C)  produces ear wax. 
D)  is connected to the stapes. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  vibrates when struck by sound waves. 
B)  contains the organ of Corti. 
C)  produces ear wax. 
D)  is connected to the stapes. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 18

Which type of sensory input is not integrated into the sense of equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  cutaneous. 
B)  proprioceptive. 
C)  vestibular. 
D)  visual. 
E)  visceral. 
A)  cutaneous. 
B)  proprioceptive. 
C)  vestibular. 
D)  visual. 
E)  visceral.

Question 19

The conversion of stimuli into neuron potentials

Accepted Answer

A)  requires an adequate level of stimulus. 
B)  is called transduction. 
C)  stems from generation of receptor potentials. 
D)  all of these answers. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  requires an adequate level of stimulus. 
B)  is called transduction. 
C)  stems from generation of receptor potentials. 
D)  all of these answers. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 20

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the pathway for sound transduction. Five of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-E. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram.
-vibration of oval window

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

The hair cells for hearing are located in the

Which of the following is the proper sequence of retinal processing?

____________________, a neurotransmitter unique to pain fibers, is released from afferent pain terminals.

Indicate the characteristics associated with each part of the ear using the answer code below (more than one answer may apply): -Contains otoliths in gelatinous mass, movement of which bends hair cells.

The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the ____________________ of the action potentials sent along the related afferent neuron.

This portion of the auditory system amplifies the sound waves:

The first structure to intercept light as it enters the eye is the

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code: -contain opsin and retinal

Taste buds are chemoreceptors.

Any stimulus can excite any excitable tissue.

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code: -low acuity

Visceral afferent information:

The receptors for smell are located in the upper nasal cavity out of the normal path of air currents.

Match the following eye disorder with its description. -increased intraocular pressure

Not all receptor cells posses axons.

The iris consists of layers of and smooth muscle fibers.

The tympanic membrane

Which type of sensory input is not integrated into the sense of equilibrium?

The conversion of stimuli into neuron potentials

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the pathway for sound transduction. Five of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-E. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -vibration of oval window

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Exam 6: The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division and Special Senses

The hair cells for hearing are located in the

Which of the following is the proper sequence of retinal processing?

____________________, a neurotransmitter unique to pain fibers, is released from afferent pain terminals.

Indicate the characteristics associated with each part of the ear using the answer code below (more than one answer may apply): -Contains otoliths in gelatinous mass, movement of which bends hair cells.

The intensity of a stimulus is coded by the ____________________ of the action potentials sent along the related afferent neuron.

This portion of the auditory system amplifies the sound waves:

The first structure to intercept light as it enters the eye is the

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code: -contain opsin and retinal

Taste buds are chemoreceptors.

Any stimulus can excite any excitable tissue.

Indicate the properties of rods and cones using the following answer code: -low acuity

Visceral afferent information:

The receptors for smell are located in the upper nasal cavity out of the normal path of air currents.

Match the following eye disorder with its description. -increased intraocular pressure

Not all receptor cells posses axons.

The iris consists of layers of____________________ and ____________________ smooth muscle fibers.

The tympanic membrane

Which type of sensory input is not integrated into the sense of equilibrium?

The conversion of stimuli into neuron potentials

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the pathway for sound transduction. Five of the division have been removed and replaced with letters A-E. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram. -vibration of oval window

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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The iris consists of layers of and smooth muscle fibers.