Question 1

More sound volume is perceived when

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A)   sound wave amplitude increases.
B)   action potentials from hair cells are blocked.
C)   sound wave amplitude decreases.
D)   sound wave frequency decreases.
E)   sound wave frequency increases.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic eye muscle?

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A)   Ciliary muscles
B)   Inferior oblique muscle
C)   Sphincter pupillae muscle
D)   Dilator pupillae muscleE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Neurons synapsing on the hair cells of the maculae and the crista ampullaris have cell bodies in the ________.

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A)   superior colliculus
B)   vestibular ganglion
C)   superior olivary nucleus
D)   medial geniculate nucleus
E)   cochlear ganglionF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Match the structure associated with the eye 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 E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Arrange the following parts of the neuronal pathway for hearing in the correct sequence.
(1)  Inferior colliculus
(2)  Medial geniculate nucleus
(3)  Superior olivary nucleus
(4)  Auditory cortex
(5)  Cochlear nucleus

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A)   4, 5, 3, 1, 2
B)   5, 3, 1, 2, 4
C)   1, 2, 3, 5, 4
D)   5, 2, 1, 3, 4
E)   5, 4, 1, 3, 2F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The most sensitive taste buds are found in ________ papillae.

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

Question 7

What do pheromones stimulate?

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A)   Hair cells
B)   Supporting cells
C)   Taste cells
D)   Olfactory cells
E)   Olfactory glandsF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the retina?

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A)   Ganglion cells
B)   Photoreceptors
C)   Optic chiasm
D)   Optic disc
E)   Fovea centralisF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

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

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A)   sty
B)   boil
C)   chalazion
D)   meibomian cyst
E)   pinkeyeF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The membranous labyrinth is located within the bony labyrinth of the inner ear.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a physician applies eye drops that inhibit muscle fibers controlled by the parasympathetic division, you would expect

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A)   the patient's pupil to constrict.
B)   the patient's pupil to dilate.
C)   no change in the size of the pupil.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the special senses contains receptor neurons that are the only nerve cells in direct contact with the outside environment?

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A)   Equilibrium
B)   Hearing
C)   Olfaction
D)   Taste
E)   VisionF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

How does the avascular cornea acquire oxygen?

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A)   Oxygen diffuses from the atmosphere to the cornea.
B)   Oxygen diffuses from the capillaries in the iris to the cornea.
C)   The ciliary body provides oxygen to the cornea.
D)   Lysozyme in tears releases oxygen to nourish the cornea.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Match the structure of the eye with the appropriate description.
-Pupil

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A)  Photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision
B)  Photoreceptor cells that function in color vision
C)  The opening in the iris
D)  The innermost tunic of the eye
E)  A pigmented contractile structureF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary odor class?

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A)   Umami
B)   Floral
C)   Putrid
D)   Pepperminty
E)   EtherealF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure.
-Ceruminous glands

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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) C) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning the sense of taste 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) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Light refracts as it passes through the

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A)   vitreous humor, sclera, and iris.
B)   lens, aqueous humor, and sclera.
C)   cornea, retina, and vitreous humor.
D)   lens, cornea, and humors of the eye.
E)   sclera, iris, and retina.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Match the eye structure with the appropriate description.
-Aqueous humor

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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 jelly-like substance in the posterior cavity of the eye
E)  The fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eyeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Match the structure associated with the eye with the appropriate description.
-Canthi

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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) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 15: The Special Senses

If a physician applies eye drops that inhibit muscle fibers controlled by the parasympathetic division, you would expect

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More sound volume is perceived when

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What do pheromones stimulate?

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Light refracts as it passes through the

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

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Which of the special senses contains receptor neurons that are the only nerve cells in direct contact with the outside environment?

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Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic eye muscle?

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Which of the following statements concerning the sense of taste is false?

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Match the structure associated with the eye with the appropriate description. -Canthi

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Which of the following is NOT a primary odor class?

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Match the structure associated with the eye with the appropriate description. -Palpebral fissure

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Neurons synapsing on the hair cells of the maculae and the crista ampullaris have cell bodies in the ________.

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Match the description with the most appropriate ear structure. -Ceruminous glands

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Match the eye structure with the appropriate description. -Aqueous humor

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the retina?

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Arrange the following parts of the neuronal pathway for hearing in the correct sequence. (1) Inferior colliculus (2) Medial geniculate nucleus (3) Superior olivary nucleus (4) Auditory cortex (5) Cochlear nucleus

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The most sensitive taste buds are found in ________ papillae.

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Match the structure of the eye with the appropriate description. -Pupil

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How does the avascular cornea acquire oxygen?

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The membranous labyrinth is located within the bony labyrinth of the inner ear.

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