Question 1

The structure that overlies the organ of Corti is the

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A)  basilar membrane. 
B)  tectorial membrane. 
C)  endolymph. 
D)  malleus. 
E)  vestibular duct. 
A)  basilar membrane. 
B)  tectorial membrane. 
C)  endolymph. 
D)  malleus. 
E)  vestibular duct.

Question 2

Sensory receptors that monitor the position of joints are called

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A)  nociceptors. 
B)  chemoreceptors. 
C)  baroreceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors. 
E)  thermoreceptors. 
A)  nociceptors. 
B)  chemoreceptors. 
C)  baroreceptors. 
D)  proprioceptors. 
E)  thermoreceptors.

Question 3

The term general senses refers to sensations of

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A)  hot and cold. 
B)  pain. 
C)  touch and vibration. 
D)  both B and C 
E)  all of the above 
A)  hot and cold. 
B)  pain. 
C)  touch and vibration. 
D)  both B and C 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

The perception of pain coming from parts of the body that are not actually stimulated is called

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A)  preferential pain. 
B)  recalcitrant pain. 
C)  actual pain. 
D)  referred pain. 
E)  slow pain. 
A)  preferential pain. 
B)  recalcitrant pain. 
C)  actual pain. 
D)  referred pain. 
E)  slow pain.

Question 5

Normal eye focusing is termed

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A)  hyperopia. 
B)  myopia. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  emmetropia. 
E)  refraction. 
A)  hyperopia. 
B)  myopia. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  emmetropia. 
E)  refraction.

Question 6

The visual receptors of the retina are called _________________________ and _________________________.

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The answer of The visual receptors of the retina are...

Question 7

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label C: ________

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The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 8

The range of the human ear is about

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A)  2-2,000 Hertz. 
B)  20-2,000 Hertz. 
C)  20-20,000 Hertz. 
D)  2,000-3,000 Hertz. 
E)  2,000-200,000 Hertz. 
A)  2-2,000 Hertz. 
B)  20-2,000 Hertz. 
C)  20-20,000 Hertz. 
D)  2,000-3,000 Hertz. 
E)  2,000-200,000 Hertz.

Question 9

Only about ________ percent of the information provided by afferent fibers reaches the cerebral cortex and conscious awareness.

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A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  8 
E)  12 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  8 
E)  12

Question 10

Our perception of the environment is incomplete because

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A)  humans do not have receptors for every possible stimulus. 
B)  our receptors have ranges of sensitivity. 
C)  all of our awareness of the environment must be learned. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above 
A)  humans do not have receptors for every possible stimulus. 
B)  our receptors have ranges of sensitivity. 
C)  all of our awareness of the environment must be learned. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

The color receptors within the retina are sensitive to lights that are

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A)  red, blue, and green. 
B)  red, green, and yellow. 
C)  red, blue, and yellow. 
D)  red, blue, green, and yellow. 
E)  orange, green, and purple. 
A)  red, blue, and green. 
B)  red, green, and yellow. 
C)  red, blue, and yellow. 
D)  red, blue, green, and yellow. 
E)  orange, green, and purple.

Question 12

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label L: ________

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The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 13

Match the chamber in the first column with its structure in the second column.
_____ 1. external ear A. cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals
_____ 2. middle ear B. auricle, auditory meatus
_____ 3. internal ear C. auditory ossicles

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The answer of Match the chamber in the first column...

Question 14

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

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A)  sweet 
B)  putrid 
C)  pungent 
D)  metallic 
E)  fruity 
A)  sweet 
B)  putrid 
C)  pungent 
D)  metallic 
E)  fruity

Question 15

The vitreous body

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A)  contains the lens. 
B)  helps to stabilize the eye and give physical support to the retina. 
C)  contains blood vessels that nourish the retina. 
D)  is located between the lens and the iris. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  contains the lens. 
B)  helps to stabilize the eye and give physical support to the retina. 
C)  contains blood vessels that nourish the retina. 
D)  is located between the lens and the iris. 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label F: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Using the figure above, identify...

Question 17

A structure that allows the middle ear to communicate with the nasopharynx is the

Accepted Answer

A)  pinna. 
B)  vestibular duct. 
C)  tympanic duct. 
D)  auditory tube. 
E)  external auditory canal. 
A)  pinna. 
B)  vestibular duct. 
C)  tympanic duct. 
D)  auditory tube. 
E)  external auditory canal.

Question 18

Changes in body position may be sensed by the ear, or by a group of receptors called _________________________ .

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The answer of Changes in body position may be sensed...

Question 19

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label D: ________

Accepted Answer

Suspensory

Question 20

Olfactory receptors are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  pain receptors. 
B)  thermoreceptors. 
C)  mechanoreceptors. 
D)  chemoreceptors. 
E)  proprioceptors. 
A)  pain receptors. 
B)  thermoreceptors. 
C)  mechanoreceptors. 
D)  chemoreceptors. 
E)  proprioceptors.

The structure that overlies the organ of Corti is the

Sensory receptors that monitor the position of joints are called

The term general senses refers to sensations of

The perception of pain coming from parts of the body that are not actually stimulated is called

Normal eye focusing is termed

The visual receptors of the retina are called _ and _.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

The range of the human ear is about

Only about ________ percent of the information provided by afferent fibers reaches the cerebral cortex and conscious awareness.

Our perception of the environment is incomplete because

The color receptors within the retina are sensitive to lights that are

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label L: ________

Match the chamber in the first column with its structure in the second column. ___ 1. external ear A. cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals _ 2. middle ear B. auricle, auditory meatus ___ 3. internal ear C. auditory ossicles

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

The vitreous body

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label F: ________

A structure that allows the middle ear to communicate with the nasopharynx is the

Changes in body position may be sensed by the ear, or by a group of receptors called _________________________ .

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label D: ________

Olfactory receptors are examples of

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The structure that overlies the organ of Corti is the

Sensory receptors that monitor the position of joints are called

The term general senses refers to sensations of

The perception of pain coming from parts of the body that are not actually stimulated is called

Normal eye focusing is termed

The visual receptors of the retina are called _________________________ and _________________________.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

The range of the human ear is about

Only about ________ percent of the information provided by afferent fibers reaches the cerebral cortex and conscious awareness.

Our perception of the environment is incomplete because

The color receptors within the retina are sensitive to lights that are

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label L: ________

Match the chamber in the first column with its structure in the second column. _____ 1. external ear A. cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals _____ 2. middle ear B. auricle, auditory meatus _____ 3. internal ear C. auditory ossicles

Which of the following is a primary taste sensation?

The vitreous body

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label F: ________

A structure that allows the middle ear to communicate with the nasopharynx is the

Changes in body position may be sensed by the ear, or by a group of receptors called _________________________ .

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label D: ________

Olfactory receptors are examples of

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Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

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The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

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The Endocrine System

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The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

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The visual receptors of the retina are called _ and _.

Match the chamber in the first column with its structure in the second column. ___ 1. external ear A. cochlea, vestibule, semicircular canals _ 2. middle ear B. auricle, auditory meatus ___ 3. internal ear C. auditory ossicles