Question 1

The ____________________ senses of the skin perceive touch, pressure, temperature, and pain through five specialized cells located in the skin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ senses of the skin perceive...

Question 2

The ____________________ is a tough white tissue that supports and gives structure to the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a tough white tissue...

Question 3

Macular degeneration, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness 
A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness

Question 4

Epistaxis, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness 
A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness

Question 5

The sense of smell is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5,000 times more sensitive than taste 
B)  10,000 times more sensitive than taste 
C)  12,000 times more sensitive than taste 
D)  15,000 times more sensitive than taste 
E)  20,000 times more sensitive than taste 
A)  5,000 times more sensitive than taste 
B)  10,000 times more sensitive than taste 
C)  12,000 times more sensitive than taste 
D)  15,000 times more sensitive than taste 
E)  20,000 times more sensitive than taste

Question 6

Ménière's disease, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness 
A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness

Question 7

Compare and contrast the use of the surgical techniques radial keratotomy and photorefractive keratectomy for correction of eye disorders.Include the success rate for each technique.

Accepted Answer

Radial keratotomy (RK) and photorefracti

Question 8

The ____________________ is a mucous membrane that protects and lubricates the eyelids and part of the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a mucous membrane that...

Question 9

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-Describe the action involved in vision.

Accepted Answer

Vision is similar to the action of a cam

Question 10

The term kinesthetic, with regard to the sensory system, pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Taste 
B)  The sense of smell 
C)  Inflammation of the eardrum 
D)  Disease of the retina 
E)  The sense of movement 
A)  Taste 
B)  The sense of smell 
C)  Inflammation of the eardrum 
D)  Disease of the retina 
E)  The sense of movement

Question 11

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-Describe the procedure for photorefractive keratotomy.

Accepted Answer

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a c

Question 12

Tympanitis, with regard to the sensory system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Taste 
B)  The sense of smell 
C)  Inflammation of the eardrum 
D)  Disease of the retina 
E)  The sense of movement 
A)  Taste 
B)  The sense of smell 
C)  Inflammation of the eardrum 
D)  Disease of the retina 
E)  The sense of movement

Question 13

Investigate services available for people who are afflicted with blindness.

Accepted Answer

There are several services available for

Question 14

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-Describe the assessment techniques used to test hearing.

Accepted Answer

The instrument used to view the structur

Question 15

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-How is visual acuity assessed?

Accepted Answer

Visual acuity is assessed with

Question 16

The posterior cavity is filled with a semisoft, gelatin-like substance called ____________________ humor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The posterior cavity is filled with a...

Question 17

Intacs are intracorneal rings that can be implanted in the cornea to reshape it so as to repair which of the following sight disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cataracts 
B)  Hyperopia 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Presbyopia 
A)  Cataracts 
B)  Hyperopia 
C)  Myopia 
D)  Presbyopia

Question 18

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-Explain the five tastes perceived by the tongue.

Accepted Answer

The five tastes perceived by the tongue

Question 19

Amblyopia, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness 
A)  A nosebleed that results from disease, trauma, or other conditions, such as hypertension, leukemia, or rheumatic fever 
B)  A clouding of the lens that causes blurred or partial vision 
C)  Poor vision in one eye, often resulting from better vision in the other eye during infancy or childhood 
D)  A slow or sudden painless loss of central vision 
E)  A collection of fluid in the labyrinth of the ear, leading to dizziness, ringing in the ear, or tinnitus pressure and eventual deafness

Question 20

____________________ corpuscles, commonly found in deeper tissues of the tendons and ligaments, sense deep pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ corpuscles, commonly found in deeper tissues...

Exam 20: Sensory System

The ____________________ senses of the skin perceive touch, pressure, temperature, and pain through five specialized cells located in the skin.

The ____________________ is a tough white tissue that supports and gives structure to the eye.

Macular degeneration, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Epistaxis, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

The sense of smell is:

Ménière's disease, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

Compare and contrast the use of the surgical techniques radial keratotomy and photorefractive keratectomy for correction of eye disorders.Include the success rate for each technique.

The ____________________ is a mucous membrane that protects and lubricates the eyelids and part of the eye.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Describe the action involved in vision.

The term kinesthetic, with regard to the sensory system, pertains to:

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Describe the procedure for photorefractive keratotomy.

Tympanitis, with regard to the sensory system, is:

Investigate services available for people who are afflicted with blindness.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Describe the assessment techniques used to test hearing.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -How is visual acuity assessed?

The posterior cavity is filled with a semisoft, gelatin-like substance called ____________________ humor.

Intacs are intracorneal rings that can be implanted in the cornea to reshape it so as to repair which of the following sight disorders?

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Explain the five tastes perceived by the tongue.

Amblyopia, a disorder of the sensory system, is:

____________________ corpuscles, commonly found in deeper tissues of the tendons and ligaments, sense deep pressure.

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