Question 1

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Example of a mechanoreceptor

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A)  General sense organ
B)  Pacinian corpuscle
C)  Mechanoreceptor
D)  Proprioceptor
E)  PhotoreceptorF) PapillaeG) Free nerve endingH) Special sense organI) Gustatory cellsJ) Olfactory receptorsK) Golgi tendon receptorL) J) and K)
M) G) and K)

Question 2

You are able to distinguish the difference between lifting a 20-lb weight and a 50-lb weight because of the Golgi tendon receptors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A cataract is a condition in which the cornea becomes less transparent and "milky" in appearance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Endolymph is

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A)   inside the cochlea
B)   inside the semicircular canals
C)   just inside the bony labyrinth
D)   both a and b aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Gustatory cells are responsible for the sense of taste.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the auditory tube,and what is its role in otitis media?

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The auditory tube, also known as the Eus...

Question 7

Distinguish between a general and a special sense.

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General senses and special senses are tw...

Question 8

The sense of taste is classified as a

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A)   proprioceptor
B)   chemoreceptor
C)   mechanoreceptor
D)   none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Papillae are microscopic receptors that can be found on the taste buds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

An increase in pressure inside the eye is called

Accepted Answer

A)   a cataract
B)   presbyopia
C)   otitis media
D)   glaucomaE) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 11

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Layer of the eye that keeps light from scattering in the eye

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A)  Sclera
B)  Cornea
C)  Retina
D)  Rods
E)  ConesF) IrisG) PupilH) ChoroidI) ConjunctivaJ) LensK) B) and H)
L) A) and F)

Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its function or description.
-Structures in the retina that respond in dim light

Accepted Answer

A)  Sclera
B)  Cornea
C)  Retina
D)  Rods
E)  ConesF) IrisG) PupilH) ChoroidI) ConjunctivaJ) LensK) F) and H)
L) F) and J)

Question 13

Myopia is another name for nearsightedness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sense of smell is able to stimulate vivid memories because the olfactory tract passes through the

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   limbic
C)   cerebellum
D)   brainstemE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Going from most external to most internal,the layers of the eye would be sclera,choroid,and retina.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The vestibular nerve joins with the cochlear nerve to from cranial nerve VIII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Because the olfactory nerve passes through the hypothalamus,which is important in memory and emotion,odor can often stimulate vivid memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not true about the senses of taste and smell?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both are chemoreceptors
B)   Both contribute to the sense of taste
C)   Chemicals must be dissolved to stimulate the receptor
D)   Both respond to six primary stimuliE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Explain the functioning of the sense of hearing.Explain how the sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea.

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The sense of hearing allows us to percei...

Question 20

The crista ampullaris is stimulated when you move your head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Senses

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You are able to distinguish the difference between lifting a 20-lb weight and a 50-lb weight because of the Golgi tendon receptors.

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A cataract is a condition in which the cornea becomes less transparent and "milky" in appearance.

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Endolymph is

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Gustatory cells are responsible for the sense of taste.

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Distinguish between a general and a special sense.

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Papillae are microscopic receptors that can be found on the taste buds.

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An increase in pressure inside the eye is called

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Match each of the following terms with its function or description. -Structures in the retina that respond in dim light

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Myopia is another name for nearsightedness.

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The sense of smell is able to stimulate vivid memories because the olfactory tract passes through the

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Going from most external to most internal,the layers of the eye would be sclera,choroid,and retina.

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The vestibular nerve joins with the cochlear nerve to from cranial nerve VIII.

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Which of the following is not true about the senses of taste and smell?

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Explain the functioning of the sense of hearing.Explain how the sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea.

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