Question 1

Match the structure associated with hearing with the appropriate description.
-External auditory canal

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 D)

Question 2

A person loses all vision in their left eye. One possible cause could be damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)   optic chiasma.
B)   left optic tract.
C)   optic nerve in the left eye.
D)   right lateral geniculate nucleus.
E)   right visual cortex in the occipital lobe.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure.
-Perilymph

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 4

The newest taste to be described is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bitter
B)   salty
C)   sweet
D)   umami
E)   sourF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Match the structure of the ear with the appropriate description.
-Tympanic membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  Eardrum
B)  Part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C)  Includes the pinna and external auditory canal
D)  Fleshy portion of the external ear
E)  Air-filled space within the temporal boneF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Match the term associated with vision with the appropriate description.
-Optic foramen

Accepted Answer

A)  The area that can be seen with the eyes open
B)  Opening in the orbit through which the optic nerve passes
C)  The cerebral area that integrates messages from retina
D)  Area where medial ganglion cell axons cross over
E)  The route of the ganglionic axons beyond the chiasmaF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Match the structure of the ear with the appropriate description.
-Auricle

Accepted Answer

A)  Eardrum
B)  Part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C)  Includes the pinna and external auditory canal
D)  Fleshy portion of the external ear
E)  Air-filled space within the temporal boneF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Sensory structures that detect taste are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   palates
B)   papillae
C)   taste buds
D)   ciliary membranes
E)   thermoreceptorsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The external ear terminates at the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pinna
B)   oval window
C)   tympanic membrane
D)   internal auditory meatus
E)   ossiclesF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The auditory tube

Accepted Answer

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) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

In bright sunlight, the diameter of the pupil ________ due to contraction of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases; ciliary muscles
B)   increases; dilator pupillae
C)   decreases; sphincter pupillae
D)   decreases; suspensory ligaments
E)   increases; ciliary ringF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Identify the type of hair cells of the spiral organ that are responsible for hearing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Inner hair cells
B)   Outer hair cells
C)   Both "inner hair cells and "outer hair cells" are correct.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 13

Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure.
-Auditory tube

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) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The sensation of hearing occurs when sensory impulses from the ears are transmitted to the auditory cortex in the ________ lobe from the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   occipital; trochlear
B)   occipital; vestibulocochlear
C)   temporal; trochlear
D)   temporal; vestibulocochlear
E)   parietal; abducensF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   retina
B)   optic chiasm
C)   sclera
D)   cornea
E)   conjunctivaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match the term associated with vision with the appropriate description.
-Visual cortex

Accepted Answer

A)  The area that can be seen with the eyes open
B)  Opening in the orbit through which the optic nerve passes
C)  The cerebral area that integrates messages from retina
D)  Area where medial ganglion cell axons cross over
E)  The route of the ganglionic axons beyond the chiasmaF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 18

The sense of taste is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   olfaction
B)   perception
C)   gustation
D)   tastant
E)   masticationF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Palpebrae is another name for the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   eyes
B)   eyelids
C)   eyebrows
D)   eyelashes
E)   conjunctivaF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Rapid changes in altitude can rupture the tympanic membrane. Symptoms that may occur include

Accepted Answer

A)   dizziness.
B)   lightheadedness.
C)   feeling of a "full" ear.
D)   ringing in the ears.
E)   hearing impairment.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure. -Auditory tube

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Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure. -Perilymph

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The auditory tube

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Identify the type of hair cells of the spiral organ that are responsible for hearing.

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

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Match the term associated with vision with the appropriate description. -Optic foramen

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Rapid changes in altitude can rupture the tympanic membrane. Symptoms that may occur include

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Match the structure associated with hearing with the appropriate description. -External auditory canal

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

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A person loses all vision in their left eye. One possible cause could be damage to the

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Palpebrae is another name for the ________.

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Sensory structures that detect taste are ________.

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Match the structure of the ear with the appropriate description. -Tympanic membrane

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Match the term associated with vision with the appropriate description. -Visual cortex

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Match the structure of the ear with the appropriate description. -Auricle

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The external ear terminates at the ________.

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The newest taste to be described is ________.

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The sense of taste is called ________.

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In bright sunlight, the diameter of the pupil ________ due to contraction of the ________.

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