Question 1

The olfactory cortex is located in the _____ lobe and the secondary olfactory areas are located in the ___ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)   frontal, temporal
B)   frontal, parietal
C)   parietal, temporal
D)   temporal, frontalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Match the description with the most appropriate structure.
-endolymph

Accepted Answer

A)  structures that produce earwax
B)  fluid in the membranous labyrinth
C)  fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth
D)  ossicles connect this structure to eardrum
E)  connects the middle ear to the pharynxF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-olfactory bulb

Accepted Answer

A)  relay olfactory information to the brain and synapse with association neurons in the olfactory bulb
B)  area of the brain where the olfactory tracts terminate
C)  enlargements on the dendrites of olfactory neurons
D)  fibers that connect the olfactory bulb to the cortex
E)  the expanded anterior portions of the olfactory nervesF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

When you try to focus on the tip of your nose,

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A)   the pupils dilate.
B)   the ciliary muscles relax.
C)   the lens becomes more spherical.
D)   the tension on the suspensory ligament increases.
E)   the lens becomes flatter.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The malleus, incus, and stapes

Accepted Answer

A)   are parts of the cochlea.
B)   are located in the inner ear.
C)   are surrounded by endolymph.
D)   transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window.
E)   are surrounded by fluid.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-auricle

Accepted Answer

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) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The attenuation reflex

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A)   amplifies loud noises.
B)   enhances low frequency sounds.
C)   prevents damage to delicate ear structures.
D)   involves the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani.
E)   vibrates the tympanic membrane.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

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 B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The newest taste to be described is

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A)   bitter.
B)   salty.
C)   sweet.
D)   umami.
E)   sour.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The photoreceptors in the photoreceptor layer of the retina face the vitreous chamber.
FALSE

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the description with its correct name.
-myopia

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty seeing distant objects
B)  a type of refractory error
C)  clouding of the lens of the eye
D)  increased intraocular pressure that can lead to loss of vision
E)  loss of acute central visionF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-bony labyrinth

Accepted Answer

A)  organ of hearing
B)  passageway from the outside to the eardrum
C)  interconnecting tunnels in the temporal bone
D)  tiny bones in the middle ear
E)  connecting chambers of inner ear filled with endolymphF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

What is activated when light causes 11-cis-retinal to convert to all-trans-retinal?

Accepted Answer

A)   opsin
B)   transducin
C)   ATP
D)   glutamateE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-auditory ossicles

Accepted Answer

A)  organ of hearing
B)  passageway from the outside to the eardrum
C)  interconnecting tunnels in the temporal bone
D)  tiny bones in the middle ear
E)  connecting chambers of inner ear filled with endolymphF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

An inflammation of one of the ciliary glands of the eyelashes is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   sty.
B)   boil.
C)   chalazion.
D)   meibomian cyst.
E)   pinkeye.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Damaged olfactory neurons are replaced.
B)   Olfactory epithelial receptors are highly specific.
C)   Olfaction first goes to the thalamus and is then relayed to the cerebral cortex.
D)   Continued stimulation of olfactory neurons produces the same level of response.
E)   Replacement of neurons is a common phenomenon in the body.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   mitral cells
B)   supporting cells
C)   basal cells
D)   taste cellsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-olfactory cortex

Accepted Answer

A)  relay olfactory information to the brain and synapse with association neurons in the olfactory bulb
B)  area of the brain where the olfactory tracts terminate
C)  enlargements on the dendrites of olfactory neurons
D)  fibers that connect the olfactory bulb to the cortex
E)  the expanded anterior portions of the olfactory nervesF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What connects the stereocilia in a hair bundle?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium channels
B)   tip links
C)   spiral ligaments
D)   outer hair cellsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-fovea centralis

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here
B)  a small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina
C)  the portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity
D)  a jellylike substance in the posterior cavity of the eye
E)  the fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eyeF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -olfactory bulb

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -auditory ossicles

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The attenuation reflex

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -fovea centralis

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The photoreceptors in the photoreceptor layer of the retina face the vitreous chamber. FALSE

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The olfactory cortex is located in the _____ lobe and the secondary olfactory areas are located in the ___ lobe.

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What connects the stereocilia in a hair bundle?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -bony labyrinth

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When you try to focus on the tip of your nose,

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -auricle

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

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Match the description with its correct name. -myopia

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

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Match the description with the most appropriate structure. -endolymph

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An inflammation of one of the ciliary glands of the eyelashes is called a

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The malleus, incus, and stapes

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -olfactory cortex

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The newest taste to be described is

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What is activated when light causes 11-cis-retinal to convert to all-trans-retinal?

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