Question 1

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure indicated by the arrow is...

Question 2

The vestibular apparatus is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  middle ear. 
B)  anterior cavity of the eye. 
C)  nasal cavity. 
D)  internal ear.

Question 3

Mucus found on the surface of the olfactory epithelium:

Accepted Answer

A)  is produced by glands beneath the olfactory epithelium. 
B)  makes it possible for odorants to react with the olfactory receptors. 
C)  is produced in increased amounts in response to stimulation by the facial (VII) nerves. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 4

Select the best description for the vallate (circumvallate) papillae:

Accepted Answer

A)  largest type; all contain taste buds 
B)  distributed in V-shaped row on the anterior portion of the tongue 
C)  mushroom shaped; evenly distributed over the tongue 
D)  contain no taste buds

Question 5

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure indicated by the arrow is...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the external ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory tube 
B)  helix 
C)  lobule 
D)  external auditory canal

Question 7

Select the best description for the olfactory (Bowman's) gland:

Accepted Answer

A)  near the external opening of the external auditory canal 
B)  embedded in tarsal plate of eyelid 
C)  superior and lateral to the eyeball 
D)  in connective tissue underneath the olfactory epithelium 
E)  at the base of the follicles of the eyelashes

Question 8

In what order do the following structures vibrate as sound is transmitted? 
1) stapes
2) tympanic membrane
3) oval window
4) incus
5) malleus

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 1, 4, 2, 3 
B)  3, 4, 5, 1, 2 
C)  2, 1, 5, 4, 3 
D)  2, 5, 4, 1, 3

Question 9

Select the best description for the lacrimal glands:

Accepted Answer

A)  near the external opening of the external auditory canal 
B)  embedded in tarsal plate of eyelid 
C)  superior and lateral to the eyeball 
D)  in connective tissue underneath the olfactory epithelium 
E)  at the base of the follicles of the eyelashes

Question 10

The olfactory epithelium occupies the superior part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal cavity. 
B)  nasal septum. 
C)  superior nasal conchae. 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 11

Ciliary processes produce the vitreous humor of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The vestibular apparatus consists of the organs responsible for hearing and equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The olfactory (I) nerves consist of approximately 40 bundles of axons of olfactory neurons that extend through foramina in the cribriform plate of the _____ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  sphenoid 
B)  ethmoid 
C)  frontal 
D)  temporal

Question 14

Select the best description for the sebaceous ciliary glands:

Accepted Answer

A)  near the external opening of the external auditory canal 
B)  embedded in tarsal plate of eyelid 
C)  superior and lateral to the eyeball 
D)  in connective tissue underneath the olfactory epithelium 
E)  at the base of the follicles of the eyelashes

Question 15

List the layers of cells in the neural portion of the retina in the order in which light passes through them. Compare this to the order for the direction of visual data processing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the layers of cells in the...

Question 16

The sense of taste is scientifically called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gustation 
B)  olfaction 
C)  deglutition 
D)  NONE of these choices

Question 17

The complex series of canals known as the labyrinth makes up the _____ ear.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal (inner) 
B)  middle 
C)  external (outer)

Question 18

Olfactory receptors and gustatory receptors each contain three types of cells. Briefly describe each of these cells and state the function of each. Your answer should point out some major differences in each cell type between the two receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Olfactory receptors and gustatory receptors each contain...

Question 19

Glaucoma, the most common cause of blindness in the United States, results from abnormal build-up of aqueous humor in the anterior cavity of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lacrimal fluid contains water, mucus, salts, and a bactericidal enzyme called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lysozyme 
B)  cerumen 
C)  perilymph 
D)  endolymph

Exam 21: Special Senses

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

The vestibular apparatus is located in the:

Mucus found on the surface of the olfactory epithelium:

Select the best description for the vallate (circumvallate) papillae:

The structure indicated by the arrow is _____

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the external ear?

Select the best description for the olfactory (Bowman's) gland:

In what order do the following structures vibrate as sound is transmitted? 1) stapes 2) tympanic membrane 3) oval window 4) incus 5) malleus

Select the best description for the lacrimal glands:

The olfactory epithelium occupies the superior part of the:

Ciliary processes produce the vitreous humor of the eye.

The vestibular apparatus consists of the organs responsible for hearing and equilibrium.

The olfactory (I) nerves consist of approximately 40 bundles of axons of olfactory neurons that extend through foramina in the cribriform plate of the _____ bone.

Select the best description for the sebaceous ciliary glands:

List the layers of cells in the neural portion of the retina in the order in which light passes through them. Compare this to the order for the direction of visual data processing.

The sense of taste is scientifically called _____.

The complex series of canals known as the labyrinth makes up the _____ ear.

Olfactory receptors and gustatory receptors each contain three types of cells. Briefly describe each of these cells and state the function of each. Your answer should point out some major differences in each cell type between the two receptors.

Glaucoma, the most common cause of blindness in the United States, results from abnormal build-up of aqueous humor in the anterior cavity of the eye.

Lacrimal fluid contains water, mucus, salts, and a bactericidal enzyme called _____.