Exam 11: The Senses

Which structure is important to your sense of balance and equilibrium?

Which of the following is sometimes called the "window" of the eye?

The "white" of the eye is the sclera.

Aqueous humor is found in the posterior cavity of the eye.

Explain the function of the sense of smell.

Which of the following is an involuntary muscle that makes up the front part of the choroid?

Explain why males are more likely to be color blind than females.

Light passes through all of the following structures to get to the retina except the

MATCHING Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description or function. -the clear part of the sclera,sometimes called the "window of the eye"

The sense organ that responds to light is a special sense organ.

You are able to touch your nose because of the proprioceptors in your body.

What is glaucoma and what are some of its signs or symptoms?

Presbycusis is a progressive hearing loss associated with aging.

The part of the body that is least able to distinguish a one-point stimulus from a two-point stimulus is the

What is macular degeneration and what are some risk factors for this condition?

Which of the following is not a refraction disorder?

Explain why an infection that clogs the eustachian tube makes flying in an airplane more uncomfortable.

Distinguish between a general sense organ and a special sense organ.

Muscle spindles can be considered a

What about the pathway for the sense of smell explains why the smell of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner can generate such strong emotional memories?