Question 1

Mechanical deficiency in transmission of sound waves to the spiral organ is

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A)   Meniere disease.
B)   otosclerosis.
C)   conduction hearing loss.
D)   sensorineural hearing loss.
E)   motion sickness.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The ________ separates the posterior chamber from the vitreous chamber.

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A)   iris
B)   choroid
C)   lens
D)   scleraE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

-What is layer "C" on the diagram of the retina?

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A)   bipolar layer
B)   ganglionic layer
C)   choroid
D)   pigmented layer
E)   photoreceptor layerF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Blood vessels enter the eye and nerve processes exit the eye at the

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A)   optic disc.
B)   macula lutea.
C)   sensory retina.
D)   fovea centralis.
E)   pupil.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C) A

Question 5

-What is layer "D" on the diagram of the retina?

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A)   bipolar layer
B)   ganglionic layer
C)   choroid
D)   pigmented layer
E)   photoreceptor layerF) None of the above
G) B) and E) A

Question 6

Auditory impulses are transmitted by the _____ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

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A)   spiral
B)   cochlear
C)   vestibular
D)   ossicular
E)   tympanicF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-middle ear

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A)  eardrum
B)  part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C)  the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this
D)  fleshy portion of the external ear
E)  air-filled space within the temporal boneF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

As an object moves closer to the eye,

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A)   the lens flattens.
B)   the eyes rotate medially.
C)   the ciliary muscles relax.
D)   the diameter of the pupil increases.
E)   the eye blinks.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Depth perception

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A)   relies on monocular vision.
B)   does not require cerebral interpretation.
C)   requires the image to strike the retina of both eyes in exactly the same way.
D)   is the ability to distinguish between near and far objects and judge their distance.
E)   only works when looking down at water.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D) D

Question 10

The auditory tube

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A)   amplifies sound waves.
B)   helps maintain balance.
C)   carries sound to the eardrum.
D)   carries sound to the inner ear.
E)   equalizes air pressure between the middle ear and outside air.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following sequences is correct?

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A)   oval window, vestibule, scala vestibuli
B)   round window, helicotrema, scala tympani
C)   bony labyrinth, round window, basilar membrane
D)   tympanic membrane, vestibular membrane, basilar membrane
E)   vestibular membrane, basilar membrane, auditory membraneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The sensation of hearing occurs when sensory impulses from the ears are transmitted to the auditory cortex in the __________lobe from the _________nerve.

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A)   occipital; trochlear
B)   occipital; vestibulocochlear
C)   temporal; trochlear
D)   temporal; vestibulocochlear
E)   parietal; abducensF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-palpebral fissure

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A)  the angle where the eyelids join
B)  the space between the two eyelids
C)  another name for the eyelids
D)  the membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids
E)  the membrane that covers the anterior sclera of the eyeF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is (are)  associated with the retina?

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A)   lens
B)   ciliary muscle
C)   pupil
D)   suspensory ligaments
E)   rods and conesF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

The superior olivary nucleus

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A)   generates the endocochlear potential.
B)   receives impulses from the vestibular nerve.
C)   helps localize high-pitched tones near the apex of the basilar membrane.
D)   sends efferent impulses that inhibit all hair cells not vibrating maximally.
E)   stimulates additional hair cells.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-auricle

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A)  eardrum
B)  part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C)  the pinna and external auditory meatus are part of this
D)  fleshy portion of the external ear
E)  air-filled space within the temporal boneF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 17

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

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A)   organ of Corti or spiral organ.
B)   oval window.
C)   middle ear.
D)   vestibule.
E)   semicircular canals.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

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

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A)   mitral cells
B)   supporting cells
C)   basal cells
D)   taste cellsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly is the

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A)   retina.
B)   optic chiasm.
C)   sclera.
D)   cornea.
E)   conjunctiva.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)   Each taste bud is most sensitive to one of the five basic tastes.
B)   Sensitivity of taste buds for sweet taste is very high.
C)   Adaptation for taste is rapid.
D)   Olfaction influences taste.
E)   Sensitivities for sweet and salty tastes are the lowest.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Mechanical deficiency in transmission of sound waves to the spiral organ is

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The ________ separates the posterior chamber from the vitreous chamber.

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-What is layer "C" on the diagram of the retina?

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Blood vessels enter the eye and nerve processes exit the eye at the

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-What is layer "D" on the diagram of the retina?

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Auditory impulses are transmitted by the _____ portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -middle ear

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As an object moves closer to the eye,

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Depth perception

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The auditory tube

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Which of the following sequences is correct?

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The sensation of hearing occurs when sensory impulses from the ears are transmitted to the auditory cortex in the __________lobe from the _________nerve.

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -palpebral fissure

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Which of the following is (are) associated with the retina?

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The superior olivary nucleus

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -auricle

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The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

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

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The only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly is the

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Which of the following statements is false?

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