Exam 16: The Nervous System: Pathways and Higher-Order Functions

Gustatory epithelial cells can be replaced if they are burned or scraped off during eating.

Which of the following could not be seen as one looks into the eye with an ophthalmoscope?

In most Asians, a vertical fold of skin called the often covers the medial corner of the eye.

The crista ampullaris contains the jellylike , in which are embedded hair cells.

Which of the following structures in the eye are pigmented?

Which of the following is not part of the flow of taste sensation along the gustatory pathway to the cerebral cortex?

Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except

The cristae ampullares in the inner ear are located in the

There are three layers of neurons in the retina. Which of the following neurons have axons that form the optic nerves?

Gel-like structure embedded with the tips of cochlear hair cells.

The cochlear duct lies between two -filled chambers known as the scala vestibuli and scala tympani.

Where do tears drain?

Figure 16.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the anterior segment, which is filled with aqueous humor.

ʺUncinate fitsʺ are characterized by

The external ear consists of each of the following structures except the

The tensor tympani and are skeletal muscles that limit the vibrations of the ear ossicles to protect them from damage.

The middle ear cavity is normally filled with

Transparent structure of the eye containing regularly aligned collagen fibers.

Hair cells are receptor cells for

Figure 16.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the region of the retina that contains only cones and provides maximal visual acuity.