Question 1

Sharp,color vision is a result of the function of

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A)  rods.
B)  cones. C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

There are five basic taste sensations.Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.

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A)  Sweet;organic compounds such as sugar
B)  Sour;hydrogen ions from acids such as those in lemons
C)  Salty;metal ions such as potassium or sodium
D)  Bitter;acids such as those in toxins or poisons
E)  Umami;amino acids such as glutamate or aspartate found in chicken soupF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Auditory cells in the superior olivary nucleus receive their input from the

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A)  cochlear nuclei,and they are involved in localizing the source of a sound.
B)  cochlear nuclei,and they determine the pitch of a sound.
C)  inferior colliculi,and they are used to relay the information directly to the primary auditory cortex.
D)  inferior colliculi,and they filter out irrelevant auditory information.
E)  thalamus,and they allow us to recognize familiar voices.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Most axons within the optic tract terminate in the

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A)  temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex.
B)  occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex.
C)  lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.
D)  medial geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What is the function of the auditory tube

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A)  To transmit sound waves to the inner ear
B)  To equalize air pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear
C)  To prevent the invasion of microorganisms into the inner ear
D)  To provide a passageway for fluid from the middle to the inner ear
E)  To provide an airway between the middle and inner earF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

What inner ear structure detects acceleration and deceleration movements of the head

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A)  Tensor tympani and stapedius
B)  Spiral organ
C)  Maculae
D)  Ossicles
E)  Scala vestibuleF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Olfactory receptor cells are modified bipolar neurons that bear olfactory hairs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Another name for the vascular tunic of the eye is the _______,which means "grape."

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The answer of Another name for the vascular tunic of...

Question 9

The least developed of the papilla types are the ______ papillae,which house only a few taste buds during infancy and early childhood.

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

Question 10

Compare and contrast rods and cones in terms of their number,location,pigment content,and abilities to assist in sharp vision,color vision,and night vision.

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Rods contain rhodopsin and are...

Question 11

Our ability to precisely locate a stimulus is ________ proportional to receptive field size.

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A)  directly
B)  inverselyC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 12

Which statement accurately describes structures at a taste bud

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A)  The gustatory microvillus of a gustatory cell extends through the taste pore of a taste bud.
B)  The gustatory villi of basal cells project through the taste bud to the surface of the epithelium.
C)  The gustatory microvilus of a papilla projects through the gustatory pore to the gustatory glomerulus.
D)  Basal cells contain villi that project through the pore of a papilla to make a taste bud.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

If you were to cut a cross section of the retina and examine it under a microscope,what would be the order of features from the choroid to the posterior cavity
A: Rods and cones
B: Ganglionic axons progressing to the optic nerve
C: Bipolar cells
D: Ganglion cells' bodies
E: Pigmented retina

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A)  a,b,c,d,e
B)  e,a,c,d,b
C)  c,a,e,d,b
D)  d,e,a,b,c
E)  e,d,c,b,aF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Our body responds to the osmolarity of our blood plasma,but we are not consciously aware of it.Because we respond but are not aware,this is an example of a sensation,but not of a stimulus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Conscious awareness of incoming sensory information is called

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A)  sensation.
B)  receptor.
C)  a stimulus.
D)  adaptation.
E)  transducer. F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which is not a cell type found in the olfactory epithelium

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A)  Olfactory receptor cell
B)  Supporting cell
C)  Basal cell
D)  Fungiform cellE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The footplate of the stapes is

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A)  much larger than the tympanic membrane,and the ossicles therefore amplify sound waves.
B)  much smaller than the tympanic membrane,and the ossicles therefore amplify sound waves.
C)  much larger than the tympanic membrane,and the ossicles therefore dampen sound waves.
D)  much smaller than the tympanic membrane,and the ossicles therefore dampen sound waves.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The proper sequence of eye layers from the outermost to the innermost layer is
A: Neural tunic
B: Fatty tunic
C: Vascular tunic
D: Fibrous tunic

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A)  a,b,c
B)  b,a,c
C)  a,b,d
D)  c,a,d
E)  d,c,aF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What part of the retina lacks photoreceptors

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A)  Optic disc
B)  Macula lutea
C)  Fovea centralis
D)  Posterior retina
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

-In this view of the olfactory epithelium,what structure does number 4 indicate

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A)  Olfactory hair
B)  Olfactory gland
C)  Olfactory bulb
D)  Basal cell
E)  Supporting cellF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 16: Nervous System: Senses

What part of the retina lacks photoreceptors

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The least developed of the papilla types are the ______ papillae,which house only a few taste buds during infancy and early childhood.

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The footplate of the stapes is

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-In this view of the olfactory epithelium,what structure does number 4 indicate

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Our body responds to the osmolarity of our blood plasma,but we are not consciously aware of it.Because we respond but are not aware,this is an example of a sensation,but not of a stimulus.

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The proper sequence of eye layers from the outermost to the innermost layer is A: Neural tunic B: Fatty tunic C: Vascular tunic D: Fibrous tunic

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Which is not a cell type found in the olfactory epithelium

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Which statement accurately describes structures at a taste bud

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Compare and contrast rods and cones in terms of their number,location,pigment content,and abilities to assist in sharp vision,color vision,and night vision.

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Our ability to precisely locate a stimulus is ________ proportional to receptive field size.

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Sharp,color vision is a result of the function of

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Most axons within the optic tract terminate in the

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Another name for the vascular tunic of the eye is the _______,which means "grape."

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If you were to cut a cross section of the retina and examine it under a microscope,what would be the order of features from the choroid to the posterior cavity A: Rods and cones B: Ganglionic axons progressing to the optic nerve C: Bipolar cells D: Ganglion cells' bodies E: Pigmented retina

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What inner ear structure detects acceleration and deceleration movements of the head

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There are five basic taste sensations.Select the one mismatched with its stimulating agent.

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Olfactory receptor cells are modified bipolar neurons that bear olfactory hairs.

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What is the function of the auditory tube

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Conscious awareness of incoming sensory information is called

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Auditory cells in the superior olivary nucleus receive their input from the

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