Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven primary odors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Musky
B)   Salty
C)   Putrid
D)   Camphoraceous
E)   Floral

Question 2

The area of the retina that contains the highest amount of photoreceptors is the

Accepted Answer

A)   Fovea centralis
B)   Optic disc
C)   Macula
D)   None of the choices is correct

Question 3

Which eye disorder results in clear vision of close objects and blurry vision of distant objects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperopia
B)   Astigmatism
C)   Myopia
D)   Strabismus

Question 4

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye is

Accepted Answer

A)   Visible light
B)   Gamma rays
C)   Infrared light
D)   Microwaves

Question 5

The lens is a biconcave disk that is avascular and transparent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The decreased ability to function in dim light is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Strabismus
B)   Presbyopia
C)   Astigmatism
D)   Nyctalopia

Question 7

Excess tears flow through lacrimal canaliculi into the oral cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the function of the round window?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transmit sound waves to the scala vestibuli
B)   Transmit sound waves to the cochlear canal
C)   Stops the sound waves from reflecting back toward the cochlear canal
D)   All of the choices are correct

Question 9

The adjustment of the eyes when going from a lighted area to a dark area is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Light adaptation
B)   Accommodation
C)   Dark adaptation
D)   Visual adaptation

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an interneuron of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ganglion cells
B)   Interplexiform cells
C)   Horizontal cells
D)   Amacrine cells

Question 11

Odors can produce strong emotional reactions and memories because the olfactory cortex is part of the

Accepted Answer

A)   Reticular activating system
B)   Basal nuclei
C)   Limbic system
D)   Medial lemniscal system

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a specialized epithelial cell found in taste buds?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chorda tympani
B)   Taste cells
C)   Basal cells
D)   Supporting cells

Question 13

The specialized cell extensions of hair cells that will stimulate neurons for hearing are called

Accepted Answer

A)   Cilia
B)   Flagella
C)   Stereocilia
D)   Villi

Question 14

Which auditory ossicle is connected to the inner ear at the oval window?

Accepted Answer

A)   Malleus
B)   Stapes
C)   Incus
D)   Cochlea

Question 15

What must be true in order to detect an odor?

Accepted Answer

A)   The odorant must dissolve in mucus of the nasal cavity
B)   The dissolved odorant binds to receptors on olfactory hairs
C)   A G protein is activated when an odorant binds to its receptor which opens sodium and calcium gates
D)   All of the choices are true

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a function of the eyelids?

Accepted Answer

A)   A barrier to microorganisms
B)   Protects the eyes from foreign objects
C)   Lubricates the eyes
D)   Regulate the amount of light entering the eyes

Question 17

What is found in the vitreous chamber of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serous fluid
B)   Vitreous humor
C)   Good humor
D)   Aqueous humor

Question 18

Which is the proper order of the focusing system of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cornea, lens, aqueous humor, vitreous humor
B)   Aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor, cornea
C)   Cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor
D)   Lens, vitreous humor, cornea, aqueous humor

Question 19

Sounds with a higher pitch will maximally distort the basilar membrane

Accepted Answer

A)   Nearest the oval window
B)   Nearest the apex
C)   Nearest the middle of the cochlea
D)   At several places along the membrane

Question 20

Increasing the curvature of the lens will _____ the refraction.

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase
B)   Decrease
C)   Have no effect

Exam 13: Special Senses

Which of the following is NOT a function of the eyelids?

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The specialized cell extensions of hair cells that will stimulate neurons for hearing are called

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Odors can produce strong emotional reactions and memories because the olfactory cortex is part of the

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What must be true in order to detect an odor?

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Sounds with a higher pitch will maximally distort the basilar membrane

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Which of the following is NOT a specialized epithelial cell found in taste buds?

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Excess tears flow through lacrimal canaliculi into the oral cavity.

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The lens is a biconcave disk that is avascular and transparent.

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Which eye disorder results in clear vision of close objects and blurry vision of distant objects?

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The adjustment of the eyes when going from a lighted area to a dark area is called

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Which of the following is NOT an interneuron of the retina?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven primary odors?

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What is the function of the round window?

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Which is the proper order of the focusing system of the eye?

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The decreased ability to function in dim light is called

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What is found in the vitreous chamber of the eye?

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The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye is

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Which auditory ossicle is connected to the inner ear at the oval window?

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The area of the retina that contains the highest amount of photoreceptors is the

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Increasing the curvature of the lens will _____ the refraction.

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