Question 1

Gustatory cells within a taste bud are specialized neuroepithelial cells that have a(n) _________ life span.

Accepted Answer

A)  24-hour
B)  7-10 day
C)  2-4 week
D)  1 year
E)  undeterminedF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

These receptors detect changes in light intensity,color,and movement.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What is lysozyme?

Accepted Answer

A)  An antiviral agent in tears
B)  An enzyme produced by the eyelids
C)  A protein used within the vitreous body of the eye
D)  An antibacterial component of sweat
E)  An antibacterial component of tearsF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The fibrous tunic of the eye is composed of two parts.What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cornea and the sclera
B)  The conjunctiva and the cornea
C)  The conjunctiva and the sclera
D)  The sclera and the retina
E)  The sclera and the uveaF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from the external environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interoceptors
B)  Exteroceptors
C)  Proprioceptors
D)  Nociceptors
E)  ThermoreceptorsF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

-In this view of the olfactory organs,what structure does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olfactory hairs
B)  Olfactory receptor
C)  Olfactory bulb
D)  Basal cell
E)  Axon of olfactory receptor cellF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The eye structure that transmits and refracts incoming light is the

Accepted Answer

A)  iris.
B)  pupil.
C)  ciliary body.
D)  cornea.
E)  conjunctiva.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

What is the correct chronological sequence of events for hearing?
 A: The tympanic membrane vibrates
B: Ossicles vibrate
C: Spiral organ hair cells convert stimulus to nerve impulse
D: Pressure wave vibrations are transferred to scala tympani and exit the inner ear via the round window
E: Pressure waves from oval window travel through the scala vestibuli

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interoceptors
B)  Exteroceptors
C)  Proprioceptors
D)  Nociceptors
E)  ThermoreceptorsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The retina is composed of two layers: an inner pigmented layer and an outer neural layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which term best describes receptors that detect body and limb movements,skeletal muscle contraction and stretch,and joint capsule structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interoceptors
B)  Exteroceptors
C)  Proprioceptors
D)  Nociceptors
E)  ThermoreceptorsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The eye measures about ________ in diameter.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 mm
B)  12.5 mm
C)  2.5 cm
D)  12.5 cm
E)  22.5 cmF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The vascular tunic of the eye (the uvea) has three distinct regions.From anterior to posterior what are they? 
A: Ciliary body
B: Choroid
C: Iris

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which statement regarding the cornea is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cornea lacks blood vessels (it is avascular) .
B)  The cornea lacks nerves (it is aneural) .
C)  The external corneal epithelium receives nourishment from lacrimal gland secretions.
D)  The cornea serves to refract light rays.
E)  The internal corneal epithelium obtains oxygen from fluid in the anterior chamber of the eye.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Arrange the middle ear bones from lateral to medial.
A: Stapes
B: Incus
C: Malleus

Accepted Answer

A)  a,b,c
B)  b,a,c
C)  c,a,b
D)  a,c,b
E)  c,b,aF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The papillae located 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) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The sclera

Accepted Answer

A)  provides shape and blood to the inner eye.
B)  protects the inner eye and provides shape to the eye.
C)  supplies oxygen to the retina.
D)  supplies nourishment to the inner eye.
E)  is the major layer of blood vessels and nerves to the eye.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the correct sequence for lacrimal fluid production and drainage? 
A: Tears disperse across the surface of the eye.
B: Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland.
C: Fluid drains through the nasolacrimal duct.
D: Fluid enters the nasal cavity.
E: Fluid enters the lacrimal canaliculi and collects in the lacrimal sac.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

There are four types of encapsulated receptors.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Krause bulbs
B)  Lamellated corpuscles
C)  Arrector pili corpuscles
D)  Ruffini corpuscles
E)  Tactile corpusclesF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 19: Senses: General and Special

Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

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The fibrous tunic of the eye is composed of two parts.What are they?

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Which term best describes receptors that detect body and limb movements,skeletal muscle contraction and stretch,and joint capsule structure?

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The retina is composed of two layers: an inner pigmented layer and an outer neural layer.

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What is lysozyme?

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The sclera

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Arrange the middle ear bones from lateral to medial. A: Stapes B: Incus C: Malleus

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

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The vascular tunic of the eye (the uvea) has three distinct regions.From anterior to posterior what are they? A: Ciliary body B: Choroid C: Iris

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The eye measures about ________ in diameter.

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from the external environment?

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There are four types of encapsulated receptors.Select the exception.

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Which statement regarding the cornea is not true?

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Gustatory cells within a taste bud are specialized neuroepithelial cells that have a(n) _________ life span.

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-In this view of the olfactory organs,what structure does number 1 indicate?

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The eye structure that transmits and refracts incoming light is the

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?

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These receptors detect changes in light intensity,color,and movement.

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Exam 19: Senses: General and Special

Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous?

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The fibrous tunic of the eye is composed of two parts.What are they?

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Which term best describes receptors that detect body and limb movements,skeletal muscle contraction and stretch,and joint capsule structure?

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The retina is composed of two layers: an inner pigmented layer and an outer neural layer.

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What is lysozyme?

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The sclera

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Arrange the middle ear bones from lateral to medial. A: Stapes B: Incus C: Malleus

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

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The vascular tunic of the eye (the uvea) has three distinct regions.From anterior to posterior what are they? A: Ciliary body B: Choroid C: Iris

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The eye measures about ________ in diameter.

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from the external environment?

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There are four types of encapsulated receptors.Select the exception.

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Which statement regarding the cornea is not true?

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Gustatory cells within a taste bud are specialized neuroepithelial cells that have a(n) _________ life span.

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-In this view of the olfactory organs,what structure does number 1 indicate?

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The eye structure that transmits and refracts incoming light is the

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs?

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These receptors detect changes in light intensity,color,and movement.

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