Question 1

The startle reflex occurs when unexpected sounds reach the:

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A)  midbrain.
B)  pons.
C)  thalamus.
D)  hypothalamus.

Question 2

What taste sensation results when sodium ions enter gustatory cells through sodium ion channel receptors,and the cell depolarizes?

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A)  salty
B)  bitter
C)  sour
D)  umami

Question 3

A nurse administers pilocarpine eye drops.The nurse instructs the patient to press on the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds because the medication can have some systemic side effects,such as affecting the heart rate.Explain the rationale for pressing on the nasolacrimal duct.

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The nasolacrimal duct connects the eye t...

Question 4

Describe how light is refracted and focused on the retina in an emmetropic eye.

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The greatest degree of refraction occurs...

Question 5

Determine how an upper respiratory infection can impact the ear.

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The pharyngotympanic tube connects the m...

Question 6

Discuss the path of nerve impulses from the spiral organ (organ of Corti)to the primary auditory cortex in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Auditory signals travel through the coch...

Question 7

The function of the pharyngotympanic (auditory)tube is to equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Where is the primary gustatory cortex located?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe
B)  occipital lobe
C)  parietal lobe
D)  temporal lobe

Question 9

Which of the following parts of the eye refract light to focus it on the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  sclera and choroid
B)  cornea and lens
C)  pupil and iris
D)  ciliary body and suspensory ligaments

Question 10

What cranial nerve carries information about hearing and head movement to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) 
B)  trigeminal nerve (CN IV) 
C)  abducens nerve (CN VI) 
D)  trochlear nerve (CN V)

Question 11

Which cell has receptors specialized to detect different tastes?

Accepted Answer

A)  basal cell
B)  gustatory cell
C)  supporting cell
D)  olfactory cell

Question 12

The loudness of sound is determined by the vibrations of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tectorial membrane.
B)  otoliths.
C)  scala vestibuli.
D)  basilar membrane.

Question 13

The receptor cells for static equilibrium are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  otolithic membrane of the utricle and saccule of the vestibule.
B)  spiral organ (organ of Corti) of the cochlea.
C)  maculae of the utricle and saccule of the vestibule.
D)  ampullae of the semicircular canals. C

Question 14

Discuss the function of the auditory ossicles.

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The ossicles play an important role in a...

Question 15

The ability of the lens to change its shape from flattened to round is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  accommodation.
B)  inversion.
C)  convergence.
D)  refraction.

Question 16

Explain the function of the pharyngotympanic (auditory)tube.

Accepted Answer

The pharyngotympanic tube serves to equalize air pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane.Normally closed and flattened,it opens briefly when we yawn or swallow.

Question 17

What region of the retina contains a high density of photoreceptor cells and allows for extremely detailed vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  optic disc
B)  ora serrata
C)  fovea centralis
D)  ciliary body

Question 18

What equalizes pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  external auditory canal (external acoustic meatus) 
B)  round window
C)  oval window
D)  pharyngotympanic tube (auditory tube)  D

Question 19

What type of photoreceptor cell perceives color?

Accepted Answer

A)  rod
B)  bipolar cell
C)  cone
D)  hair cell

Question 20

Six extrinsic eye muscles,including four rectus muscles and two oblique muscles,control the movement of each eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: The Special Senses

The startle reflex occurs when unexpected sounds reach the:

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What taste sensation results when sodium ions enter gustatory cells through sodium ion channel receptors,and the cell depolarizes?

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A nurse administers pilocarpine eye drops.The nurse instructs the patient to press on the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds because the medication can have some systemic side effects,such as affecting the heart rate.Explain the rationale for pressing on the nasolacrimal duct.

Correct AnswerverifiedThe nasolacrimal duct connects the eye t...View AnswerShow Answer

Describe how light is refracted and focused on the retina in an emmetropic eye.

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Determine how an upper respiratory infection can impact the ear.

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Discuss the path of nerve impulses from the spiral organ (organ of Corti)to the primary auditory cortex in the brain.

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The function of the pharyngotympanic (auditory)tube is to equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.

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Where is the primary gustatory cortex located?

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Which of the following parts of the eye refract light to focus it on the retina?

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What cranial nerve carries information about hearing and head movement to the brain?

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Which cell has receptors specialized to detect different tastes?

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The loudness of sound is determined by the vibrations of the:

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The receptor cells for static equilibrium are located in the:

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Discuss the function of the auditory ossicles.

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The ability of the lens to change its shape from flattened to round is known as:

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Explain the function of the pharyngotympanic (auditory)tube.

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What region of the retina contains a high density of photoreceptor cells and allows for extremely detailed vision?

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What equalizes pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane?

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What type of photoreceptor cell perceives color?

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Six extrinsic eye muscles,including four rectus muscles and two oblique muscles,control the movement of each eye.

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