Question 1

Which structure is a thin, semitransparent connective tissue sheet that separates the external ear from the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea 
B)  tympanic membrane 
C)  auricle 
D)  vestibule 
E)  cerumen 
A)  cochlea 
B)  tympanic membrane 
C)  auricle 
D)  vestibule 
E)  cerumen B

Question 2

Which structure contains the cell bodies of the sensory neurons that monitor the receptors in the cochlear duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  otic ganglion 
B)  ciliary ganglion 
C)  pterygopalatine ganglion 
D)  vestibular ganglion 
E)  spiral ganglion 
A)  otic ganglion 
B)  ciliary ganglion 
C)  pterygopalatine ganglion 
D)  vestibular ganglion 
E)  spiral ganglion E

Question 3

Figure 18.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ampulla 
B)  Utricle 
C)  Cochlear duct 
D)  Saccule 
E)  Semicircular duct 
A)  Ampulla 
B)  Utricle 
C)  Cochlear duct 
D)  Saccule 
E)  Semicircular duct D

Question 4

Which taste sensation is produced by receptors sensitive to the presence of the amino acid glutamate?

Accepted Answer

A)  umami 
B)  bitter 
C)  sweet 
D)  salty 
E)  sour 
A)  umami 
B)  bitter 
C)  sweet 
D)  salty 
E)  sour

Question 5

Figure 18.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyaline cartilage 
B)  Elastic cartilage 
C)  Fibrous connective tissue 
D)  Collagen 
E)  Compact bone 
A)  Hyaline cartilage 
B)  Elastic cartilage 
C)  Fibrous connective tissue 
D)  Collagen 
E)  Compact bone

Question 6

It is known that there are at least 50 different "primary smells."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sensory receptors of the inner ear are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tactile discs 
B)  hair cells 
C)  lamellar corpuscles 
D)  root hair plexuses 
E)  Merkel cells 
A)  tactile discs 
B)  hair cells 
C)  lamellar corpuscles 
D)  root hair plexuses 
E)  Merkel cells

Question 8

The epithelium covering the inner surface of the eyelids and the outer surface of the eye is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial canthus 
B)  choroid 
C)  tarsal plate 
D)  sclera 
E)  conjunctiva 
A)  medial canthus 
B)  choroid 
C)  tarsal plate 
D)  sclera 
E)  conjunctiva

Question 9

The photoreceptors of the eye and various receptors that monitor body position are examples of phasic receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Descending instructions along the ________ tracts of the spinal cord adjust peripheral muscle tone to complement the reflexive movements of the head or neck.

Accepted Answer

A)  tectospinal 
B)  corticospinal 
C)  vestibulospinal 
D)  rubrospinal 
E)  corticobulbar 
A)  tectospinal 
B)  corticospinal 
C)  vestibulospinal 
D)  rubrospinal 
E)  corticobulbar

Question 11

What is referred pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain sensations from visceral organs are

Question 12

Figure 18.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bony labyrinth 
B)  Tympanic cavity 
C)  Tympanic membrane 
D)  Vestibule 
E)  Semicircular canal 
A)  Bony labyrinth 
B)  Tympanic cavity 
C)  Tympanic membrane 
D)  Vestibule 
E)  Semicircular canal

Question 13

Figure 18.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Semicircular duct 
B)  Cochlear duct 
C)  Saccule 
D)  Ampulla 
E)  Utricle 
A)  Semicircular duct 
B)  Cochlear duct 
C)  Saccule 
D)  Ampulla 
E)  Utricle

Question 14

The conjunctiva that lines the internal surface of the eyelids is termed the ________ conjunctiva.

Accepted Answer

A)  palpebral 
B)  retinal 
C)  ocular 
D)  epithelial 
E)  visceral 
A)  palpebral 
B)  retinal 
C)  ocular 
D)  epithelial 
E)  visceral

Question 15

Figure 18.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Accepted Answer

A)  N II 
B)  N VIII 
C)  N V 
D)  N VII 
E)  N III 
A)  N II 
B)  N VIII 
C)  N V 
D)  N VII 
E)  N III

Question 16

________ respond to stretching and distortion of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lamellar corpuscle 
B)  Bulbous corpuscles 
C)  Tactile discs 
D)  Root hair plexuses 
E)  Merkel cells 
A)  Lamellar corpuscle 
B)  Bulbous corpuscles 
C)  Tactile discs 
D)  Root hair plexuses 
E)  Merkel cells

Question 17

Figure 18.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous layer (sclera) 
B)  Cornea 
C)  Neural layer (retina) 
D)  Conjunctiva 
E)  Vascular layer (choroid) 
A)  Fibrous layer (sclera) 
B)  Cornea 
C)  Neural layer (retina) 
D)  Conjunctiva 
E)  Vascular layer (choroid)

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct order of the steps in the production of an auditory sensation?
1 - The pressure waves distort the basilar membrane on their way to the round window.
2 - Vibration of the basilar membrane causes vibration of hair cells against the tectorial membrane.
3 - Movement of the stapes at the oval window establishes pressure waves in the perilymph of the vestibular duct.
4 - Sound waves arrive at the tympanic membrane.
5 - Information concerning the frequency and intensity of stimulation is relayed to the CNS.
6 - Movement of the tympanic membrane causes displacement of the auditory ossicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  6-4-3-1-5-2 
B)  4-6-3-1-2-5 
C)  1-4-6-3-2-5 
D)  3-4-6-1-5-2 
E)  4-3-6-2-1-5 
A)  6-4-3-1-5-2 
B)  4-6-3-1-2-5 
C)  1-4-6-3-2-5 
D)  3-4-6-1-5-2 
E)  4-3-6-2-1-5

Question 19

Figure 18.2
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibular duct 
B)  Posterior semicircular duct 
C)  Cochlear duct 
D)  Semicircular canal 
E)  Tympanic duct 
A)  Vestibular duct 
B)  Posterior semicircular duct 
C)  Cochlear duct 
D)  Semicircular canal 
E)  Tympanic duct

Question 20

Figure 18.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ciliary body 
B)  Iris 
C)  Lens 
D)  Cornea 
E)  Pupil 
A)  Ciliary body 
B)  Iris 
C)  Lens 
D)  Cornea 
E)  Pupil

Exam 18: The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

Which structure is a thin, semitransparent connective tissue sheet that separates the external ear from the middle ear?

Which structure contains the cell bodies of the sensory neurons that monitor the receptors in the cochlear duct?

Figure 18.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

Which taste sensation is produced by receptors sensitive to the presence of the amino acid glutamate?

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

It is known that there are at least 50 different "primary smells."

The sensory receptors of the inner ear are called ________.

The epithelium covering the inner surface of the eyelids and the outer surface of the eye is called the ________.

The photoreceptors of the eye and various receptors that monitor body position are examples of phasic receptors.

Descending instructions along the ________ tracts of the spinal cord adjust peripheral muscle tone to complement the reflexive movements of the head or neck.

What is referred pain?

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 18.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

The conjunctiva that lines the internal surface of the eyelids is termed the ________ conjunctiva.

Figure 18.1 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

________ respond to stretching and distortion of the dermis.

Figure 18.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label B.

Figure 18.2 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label T.

Figure 18.3 Using the figure above, identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

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: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

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

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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