Question 1

Describe the anatomical similarities between the sensory organs of the vestibule (utricle and saccule) and semicircular canals.

Accepted Answer

The sensory receptors in both the vestib

Question 2

The center for vision in the cerebral cortex is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal lobe. 
B)  frontal lobe. 
C)  occipital lobe. 
D)  temporal lobe. 
A)  parietal lobe. 
B)  frontal lobe. 
C)  occipital lobe. 
D)  temporal lobe.

Question 3

The difference between the membranous ampulla and cupula of the ear is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the ampulla is the enlargement at the base of the semicircular canals, whereas the cupula is encrusted with otoliths and lies within the vestibule. 
B)  the ampulla is the opening to the cochlea, whereas the cupula is found within the vestibule. 
C)  the ampulla contains the utricle and saccule, whereas the cupula contains the crista ampullaris. 
D)  the ampulla contains the crista ampullaris, which consists of hair cells and a cupula. 
A)  the ampulla is the enlargement at the base of the semicircular canals, whereas the cupula is encrusted with otoliths and lies within the vestibule. 
B)  the ampulla is the opening to the cochlea, whereas the cupula is found within the vestibule. 
C)  the ampulla contains the utricle and saccule, whereas the cupula contains the crista ampullaris. 
D)  the ampulla contains the crista ampullaris, which consists of hair cells and a cupula.

Question 4

The ora serrata is a

Accepted Answer

A)  part of the retina. 
B)  part of the choroid layer. 
C)  part of the modiolus. 
D)  type of papilla that houses taste buds. 
A)  part of the retina. 
B)  part of the choroid layer. 
C)  part of the modiolus. 
D)  type of papilla that houses taste buds.

Question 5

The muscle that opens the eye is the

Accepted Answer

A)  superior rectus. 
B)  frontalis on forehead. 
C)  levator palpebrae superioris. 
D)  orbicularis oculi. 
A)  superior rectus. 
B)  frontalis on forehead. 
C)  levator palpebrae superioris. 
D)  orbicularis oculi.

Question 6

In Chapter 12 on the CNS, we learned that the inferior olivary nucleus and medial lemniscus are a relay nucleus and a fiber tract in general somatic sensory pathways in the brain. The superior olivary nucleus and the lateral lemniscus are entirely different structures belonging to what sensory pathway?

Accepted Answer

A)  taste 
B)  visual 
C)  olfactory 
D)  auditory 
A)  taste 
B)  visual 
C)  olfactory 
D)  auditory

Question 7

Microvilli from gustatory cells project through this structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  gustatory epithelial cells 
B)  taste pore 
C)  tongue papilla 
D)  taste bud 
E)  olfactory bulb 
A)  gustatory epithelial cells 
B)  taste pore 
C)  tongue papilla 
D)  taste bud 
E)  olfactory bulb

Question 8

Identify the routes by which middle ear infections can easily spread beyond the petrous region of the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

Infections can spread to the brain throu

Question 9

Ordinarily, it is not possible to transplant tissues from one person to another without rejection, yet corneas can be transplanted with impunity. This is because the cornea

Accepted Answer

A)  has no blood supply, except around the periphery. 
B)  is exposed and easily accessible. 
C)  has no nerve supply. 
D)  is not a human structure. 
A)  has no blood supply, except around the periphery. 
B)  is exposed and easily accessible. 
C)  has no nerve supply. 
D)  is not a human structure.

Question 10

Smell is closely associated with the region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smell is closely associated with the region...

Question 11

Region of the forebrain overlying the cribriform plate of the ethmoid.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal lobe 
B)  olfactory epithelium 
C)  insula 
D)  olfactory bulb 
E)  thalamus 
A)  temporal lobe 
B)  olfactory epithelium 
C)  insula 
D)  olfactory bulb 
E)  thalamus

Question 12

Identify the relationship between olfactory receptor cells, glomeruli, and mitral cells. Then explain how odor signals are amplified to the mitral cells.

Accepted Answer

Odor molecules bind to olfactory recepto

Question 13

The basilar membrane supports the

Accepted Answer

A)  modiolus. 
B)  spiral ganglion. 
C)  spiral lamina. 
D)  bony labyrinth. 
E)  spiral organ. 
A)  modiolus. 
B)  spiral ganglion. 
C)  spiral lamina. 
D)  bony labyrinth. 
E)  spiral organ.

Question 14

The links the middle ear to the pharynx and is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

pharyngoty

Question 15

Figure 16.1
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 16

The incus bridges the gap between the stapes connected to the oval window and the malleus connected to the tympanic membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Figure 16.1
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the middle ear ossicle that is known as the stirrup.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 18

An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)  cupula. 
B)  otoliths. 
C)  spiral organ (of Corti). 
D)  scala media. 
A)  cupula. 
B)  otoliths. 
C)  spiral organ (of Corti). 
D)  scala media.

Question 19

Clouding of which of the following structures would lead to a clinical condition known as a cataract?

Accepted Answer

A)  cornea 
B)  vitreous humor 
C)  aqueous humor 
D)  lens 
A)  cornea 
B)  vitreous humor 
C)  aqueous humor 
D)  lens

Question 20

What axons decussate in the optic chiasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fibers in the optic radiation of white matter 
B)  axons from the medial half of each eye 
C)  all fibers from both eyes 
D)  those from the lateral half of each retina 
A)  the fibers in the optic radiation of white matter 
B)  axons from the medial half of each eye 
C)  all fibers from both eyes 
D)  those from the lateral half of each retina

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

Describe the anatomical similarities between the sensory organs of the vestibule (utricle and saccule) and semicircular canals.

The center for vision in the cerebral cortex is located in the

The difference between the membranous ampulla and cupula of the ear is that

The ora serrata is a

The muscle that opens the eye is the

Microvilli from gustatory cells project through this structure.

Identify the routes by which middle ear infections can easily spread beyond the petrous region of the temporal bone.

Ordinarily, it is not possible to transplant tissues from one person to another without rejection, yet corneas can be transplanted with impunity. This is because the cornea

Smell is closely associated with the region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

Region of the forebrain overlying the cribriform plate of the ethmoid.

Identify the relationship between olfactory receptor cells, glomeruli, and mitral cells. Then explain how odor signals are amplified to the mitral cells.

The basilar membrane supports the

The links the middle ear to the pharynx and is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Figure 16.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

The incus bridges the gap between the stapes connected to the oval window and the malleus connected to the tympanic membrane.

Figure 16.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the middle ear ossicle that is known as the stirrup.

An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

Clouding of which of the following structures would lead to a clinical condition known as a cataract?

What axons decussate in the optic chiasma?

An Introduction to Anatomy

The Cell

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Axial Division

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: the Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: the Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: the Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Division

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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