Question 1

The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the ________ papillae.

Accepted Answer

A)   papiform
B)   filiform
C)   fungiform
D)   vallate
E)   foliateF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Certain odors can initiate behavioral and emotional reactions because

Accepted Answer

A)   the olfactory pathway is connected directly to the medulla oblongata.
B)   there are widespread olfactory associations within the hypothalamus and limbic system.
C)   olfactory sensations are interpreted at the prefrontal cortex.
D)   the olfactory pathway is connected directly to the occipital lobe.
E)   the sense of olfaction occurs immediately at the olfactory epithelium.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The primary function of eyebrows is to

Accepted Answer

A)   allow the appropriate amount of light to enter the eye.
B)   prevent excess light from entering the eye.
C)   prevent objects from striking the eye.
D)   prevent sweat from dripping into the open eye.
E)   form a protective barrier of fat and hair to help shade the eye.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The ________ of a sound stimulus is interpreted as its pitch and measured in hertz, whereas its ________ is the amplitude of the sound waves and is measured in decibels.

Accepted Answer

A)   frequency; timbre
B)   frequency; loudness
C)   timbre; loudness
D)   loudness; frequencyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

These receptors respond to touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chemoreceptors
B)   Thermoreceptors
C)   Photoreceptors
D)   Mechanoreceptors
E)   BaroreceptorsF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rods
B)   ConesC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 16: Nervous System: Senses

Certain odors can initiate behavioral and emotional reactions because

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Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

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The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the ________ papillae.

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The of a sound stimulus is interpreted as its pitch and measured in hertz, whereas its is the amplitude of the sound waves and is measured in decibels.

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The primary function of eyebrows is to

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These receptors respond to touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch.

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Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

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The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the ________ papillae.

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The primary function of eyebrows is to

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These receptors respond to touch, pressure, vibration, and stretch.

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The of a sound stimulus is interpreted as its pitch and measured in hertz, whereas its is the amplitude of the sound waves and is measured in decibels.

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