Question 1

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

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A)  retina.
B)  optic chiasm.
C)  sclera.
D)  cornea.
E)  conjunctiva.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-optic tract

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

Question 3

The ciliary body

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A)  contains rods and cones.
B)  is continuous with the sclera.
C)  consists of a ciliary ring and ciliary processes.
D)  produces vitreous humor.
E)  is photosensitive.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Match the description with its correct name.
-myopia

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A)  difficulty seeing distant objects
B)  a type of refractory error
C)  clouding of the lens of the eye
D)  increased intraocular pressure that can lead to loss of vision
E)  loss of acute central visionF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

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 C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Match the description with the most appropriate 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) A) and E)

Question 7

Arrange the following events in correct sequence. (1) retinal cells generate action potential
(2) person becomes aware of the information obtained by CNS
(3) visual cortex translates action potential
(4) bright light is shone into the eye
(5) optic nerve conducts action potential to CNS

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A)  4,5,1,3,2
B)  4,1,2,3,5
C)  4,1,5,3,2
D)  4,2,1,5,3
E)  4,3,5,2,1F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following situations would have the greatest affect on depth perception?

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A)   having a deficiency of vitamin D
B)   having conjunctivitis
C)   the amount of pupillary dilation
D)   losing one eye in an accident
E)   the local climate where one livesF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

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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A)  occipital; trochlear
B)  occipital; vestibulocochlear
C)  temporal; trochlear
D)  temporal; vestibulocochlear
E)  parietal; abducensF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

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A)  organ of Corti or spiral organ.
B)  oval window.
C)  middle ear.
D)  vestibule.
E)  semicircular canals.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT innervate extrinsic eye muscles?

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A)  oculomotor
B)  abducens
C)  trochlear
D)  optic
E)  trigeminalF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

Palpebrae is another name for the

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A)  eyes.
B)  eyelids.
C)  eyebrows.
D)  eyelashes.
E)  conjunctiva.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Arrange the following to reflect the correct sequence an action potential would follow to reach the olfactory cortex of the brain: (1) olfactory bulb
(2) olfactory cortex
(3) olfactory epithelium
(4) olfactory tract

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A)  1,2,3,4
B)  3,4,1,2
C)  1,4,2,3
D)  3,1,4,2
E)  4,3,2,1F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

The utricle and saccule are involved in

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A)  static balance.
B)  kinetic balance.
C)  hearing low intensity sounds.
D)  hearing high intensity sounds.
E)  evaluating movements of the head.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

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A)  A large loss in the ability to detect odors.
B)  Decrease in sense of taste.
C)  Loss of lens flexibility in the eye.
D)  Decline in visual acuity and color perception.
E)  Decreased ability to localize sound.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Match the description with the most appropriate structure.
-auditory tube

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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) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

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A)  The cochlear duct is filled with perilymph.
B)  The bony core of the cochlea is called the modiolus.
C)  The foot plate of the incus fits into the round window.
D)  The vestibule is one of the regions of the organ of corti.
E)  The spiral organ is found in the semicircular canals.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

What eye layer is referred to in the "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?

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A)  conjunctiva
B)  choroid
C)  retina
D)  sclera
E)  pupilF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The malleus,incus,and stapes

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A)  are parts of the cochlea.
B)  are located in the inner ear.
C)  are surrounded by endolymph.
D)  transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window.
E)  are surrounded by fluid.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The taste cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

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A)  frontal
B)  parietal
C)  temporal
D)  occipitalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: The Special Senses

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

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Match the description with its correct name. -myopia

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Match the description with the most appropriate structure. -ceruminous glands

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Which of the following is true?

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on sense organs?

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The malleus,incus,and stapes

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Which of the following cranial nerves does NOT innervate extrinsic eye muscles?

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Arrange the following to reflect the correct sequence an action potential would follow to reach the olfactory cortex of the brain: (1) olfactory bulb (2) olfactory cortex (3) olfactory epithelium (4) olfactory tract

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The ciliary body

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Palpebrae is another name for the

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The utricle and saccule are involved in

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Arrange the following events in correct sequence. (1) retinal cells generate action potential (2) person becomes aware of the information obtained by CNS (3) visual cortex translates action potential (4) bright light is shone into the eye (5) optic nerve conducts action potential to CNS

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The sensory cells for hearing are located in the

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Match the description with the most appropriate structure. -auditory tube

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -optic tract

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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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The taste cortex is located in the ________ lobe.

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Which of the following situations would have the greatest affect on depth perception?

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What eye layer is referred to in the "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes"?

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More sound volume is perceived when

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