Question 1

A blind spot in the retina occurs where

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A)  the fovea is located. 
B)  ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells. 
C)  the optic nerve attaches to the retina. 
D)  rod cells are clustered to form the macula. 
E)  amacrine cells are located. 
A)  the fovea is located. 
B)  ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells. 
C)  the optic nerve attaches to the retina. 
D)  rod cells are clustered to form the macula. 
E)  amacrine cells are located.

Question 2

The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of

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A)  light receptors in the eye. 
B)  mechanoreceptors in the ear. 
C)  olfactory receptors in the nose. 
D)  nociceptors. 
E)  baroreceptors. 
A)  light receptors in the eye. 
B)  mechanoreceptors in the ear. 
C)  olfactory receptors in the nose. 
D)  nociceptors. 
E)  baroreceptors.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the

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A)  auditory ossicles. 
B)  cochlea. 
C)  oval window. 
D)  round window. 
E)  tympanic membrane. 
A)  auditory ossicles. 
B)  cochlea. 
C)  oval window. 
D)  round window. 
E)  tympanic membrane.

Question 5

The frequency of a sound is indicated to the nervous system by the

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A)  frequency of hair cell vibration. 
B)  number of rows of hair cells that are stimulated. 
C)  region of the organ of Corti that is stimulated. 
D)  movement of the perilymph in the cochlear duct. 
E)  frequency of vibration of the tectorial membrane. 
A)  frequency of hair cell vibration. 
B)  number of rows of hair cells that are stimulated. 
C)  region of the organ of Corti that is stimulated. 
D)  movement of the perilymph in the cochlear duct. 
E)  frequency of vibration of the tectorial membrane.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Match the muscle in the first column with its action in the second column.
_____ 1. inferior rectus A. eye looks down
_____ 2. inferior oblique B. eye rotates medially
_____ 3. lateral rectus C. eye rolls, looks up and to the side
_____ 4. medial rectus D. eye rolls, looks down and to the side
_____ 5. superior oblique E. eye rotates laterally

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1-A, 2-C,

Question 8

________ deafness results from conditions in the middle ear that block the normal transfer of vibrations from the tympanum to the oval window.

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A)  Nerve 
B)  Corti 
C)  Conduction 
D)  Tunnel 
E)  Cochlear 
A)  Nerve 
B)  Corti 
C)  Conduction 
D)  Tunnel 
E)  Cochlear

Question 9

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called

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

Question 10

The hearing receptors are located in the

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A)  ampulla. 
B)  organ of Corti. 
C)  utricle. 
D)  saccule. 
E)  semicircular canals. 
A)  ampulla. 
B)  organ of Corti. 
C)  utricle. 
D)  saccule. 
E)  semicircular canals.

Question 11

Rhodopsin is found in

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A)  rods. 
B)  cones. 
C)  visual pigments. 
D)  sodium pumps. 
E)  neurotransmitters. 
A)  rods. 
B)  cones. 
C)  visual pigments. 
D)  sodium pumps. 
E)  neurotransmitters.

Question 12

Which of the following contains pain receptors?

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A)  meninges 
B)  blood vessels in the brain 
C)  neural tissue 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C 
A)  meninges 
B)  blood vessels in the brain 
C)  neural tissue 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both B and C

Question 13

The special senses are

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A)  olfaction. 
B)  vision. 
C)  gustation. 
D)  equilibrium. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  olfaction. 
B)  vision. 
C)  gustation. 
D)  equilibrium. 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

The _________________________ contains supporting cells and olfactory receptors.

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olfactory

Question 15

Which of the following concerning olfaction is false?

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A)  Olfactory receptors are highly modified neurons. 
B)  Molecules to be smelled must first dissolve in the mucus covering the olfactory receptors. 
C)  Humans may have as many as 20 million olfactory receptors. 
D)  Human power of olfaction is as powerful as that of most other mammals. 
E)  Olfactory stimuli do not pass through the thalamus before journeying to the olfactory cortex. 
A)  Olfactory receptors are highly modified neurons. 
B)  Molecules to be smelled must first dissolve in the mucus covering the olfactory receptors. 
C)  Humans may have as many as 20 million olfactory receptors. 
D)  Human power of olfaction is as powerful as that of most other mammals. 
E)  Olfactory stimuli do not pass through the thalamus before journeying to the olfactory cortex.

Question 16

A sudden flash of bright light would

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A)  cause contraction of the pupillary constrictor muscles. 
B)  cause contraction of the pupillary dilator muscles. 
C)  cause relaxation of the ciliary body. 
D)  cause relaxation of the ciliary ligaments. 
E)  increase the size of the iris. 
A)  cause contraction of the pupillary constrictor muscles. 
B)  cause contraction of the pupillary dilator muscles. 
C)  cause relaxation of the ciliary body. 
D)  cause relaxation of the ciliary ligaments. 
E)  increase the size of the iris.

Question 17

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

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A)  IX, X, and XI. 
B)  VII, VIII, and IX. 
C)  VII, IX, and X. 
D)  V, VII, and IX. 
E)  IX, XI, and XII. 
A)  IX, X, and XI. 
B)  VII, VIII, and IX. 
C)  VII, IX, and X. 
D)  V, VII, and IX. 
E)  IX, XI, and XII.

Question 18

As a result of the tympanic reflex,

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A)  the auditory ossicles amplify the signal. 
B)  the auditory ossicles vibrate more forcefully. 
C)  vibrations are more efficient. 
D)  vibrations are less efficient. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the auditory ossicles amplify the signal. 
B)  the auditory ossicles vibrate more forcefully. 
C)  vibrations are more efficient. 
D)  vibrations are less efficient. 
E)  all of the above

Question 19

The transparent anterior portion of the eye is called the _________________________.

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The answer of The transparent anterior portion of the eye...

Question 20

The anterior cavity is

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A)  hollow. 
B)  filled with aqueous humor. 
C)  filled by the vitreous body. 
D)  filled with perilymph. 
E)  filled with endolymph. 
A)  hollow. 
B)  filled with aqueous humor. 
C)  filled by the vitreous body. 
D)  filled with perilymph. 
E)  filled with endolymph.

A blind spot in the retina occurs where

The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of

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

Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the

The frequency of a sound is indicated to the nervous system by the

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

________ deafness results from conditions in the middle ear that block the normal transfer of vibrations from the tympanum to the oval window.

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called

The hearing receptors are located in the

Rhodopsin is found in

Which of the following contains pain receptors?

The special senses are

The _________________________ contains supporting cells and olfactory receptors.

Which of the following concerning olfaction is false?

A sudden flash of bright light would

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

As a result of the tympanic reflex,

The transparent anterior portion of the eye is called the _________________________.

The anterior cavity is

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A blind spot in the retina occurs where

The function of gustatory receptors parallels that of

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

Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the

The frequency of a sound is indicated to the nervous system by the

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

________ deafness results from conditions in the middle ear that block the normal transfer of vibrations from the tympanum to the oval window.

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called

The hearing receptors are located in the

Rhodopsin is found in

Which of the following contains pain receptors?

The special senses are

The _________________________ contains supporting cells and olfactory receptors.

Which of the following concerning olfaction is false?

A sudden flash of bright light would

Taste buds are monitored by cranial nerves

As a result of the tympanic reflex,

The transparent anterior portion of the eye is called the _________________________.

The anterior cavity is

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The Tissue Level of Organization

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The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

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The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

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