Question 1

A generator potential in a receptor begins with the influx of ____________________ ions into the cell.

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The answer of A generator potential in a receptor begins...

Question 2

An optic track carries information from

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A) the lateral half of one retina and the medial half of the other retina 
B) the lateral halves of both retinas 
C) the medial halves of both retinas 
D) an entire retina of one eye 
E) half of the retina of one eye and the entire retina of the other eye 
A) the lateral half of one retina and the medial half of the other retina 
B) the lateral halves of both retinas 
C) the medial halves of both retinas 
D) an entire retina of one eye 
E) half of the retina of one eye and the entire retina of the other eye

Question 3

Select the incorrect association.

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A) cochlear duct/endolymph 
B) malleus/inner ear 
C) organ of Corti/hair cells 
D) scala tympani/perilymph 
E) scala vestibuli/perilymph 
A) cochlear duct/endolymph 
B) malleus/inner ear 
C) organ of Corti/hair cells 
D) scala tympani/perilymph 
E) scala vestibuli/perilymph

Question 4

The semicircular canals

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A) detect the position of the head relative to gravity 
B) detect rotational or angular acceleration of the head 
C) contain otoliths 
D) are characterized by a and c 
E) are characterized by b and c 
A) detect the position of the head relative to gravity 
B) detect rotational or angular acceleration of the head 
C) contain otoliths 
D) are characterized by a and c 
E) are characterized by b and c

Question 5

Tonic receptors

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A) adapt rapidly 
B) frequently exhibit an "off-response" 
C) can measure the degree of joint flexion 
D) exhibit all of the above characteristics 
E) exhibit none of the above characteristics 
A) adapt rapidly 
B) frequently exhibit an "off-response" 
C) can measure the degree of joint flexion 
D) exhibit all of the above characteristics 
E) exhibit none of the above characteristics

Question 6

The retina

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A) is the middle layer of the eye 
B) contains the photoreceptors 
C) becomes specialized anteriorly to form the cornea 
D) secretes the aqueous humor 
E) is not characterized by any of the above\ 
A) is the middle layer of the eye 
B) contains the photoreceptors 
C) becomes specialized anteriorly to form the cornea 
D) secretes the aqueous humor 
E) is not characterized by any of the above\

Question 7

Match the following terms with their descriptions.
a.Alkaloid
b.Acid
c.Anything with chemical configuration similar to glucose
d.NaCl
-Tastes bitter

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The answer of Match the following terms with their descriptions.
a.Alkaloid
b.Acid
c.Anything...

Question 8

Match the following eye disorder with its description.
a.color blindness
b.night blindness
c.glaucoma
d.hyperopia
e.diplopia
f.presbyopia
g.myopia
h.cataract
i.astigmatism
-Opaque lens

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The answer of Match the following eye disorder with its...

Question 9

Indicate the characteristics associated with each part of the ear using the answer code below:
a.external ear
b.middle ear
c.cochlea
d.semicircular canal
e.utricle and saccule
f.external ear and middle ear
g.cochlea, semicircular canal, utricle and saccule
h.semicircular canal, utricle and saccule
i.cochlea and semicircular canal
-Contains the ossicular system

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The answer of Indicate the characteristics associated with each part...

Question 10

Match the following term with its description.
a.timbre
b.pitch
c.intensity
-Measured in decibels

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The answer of Match the following term with its description.
a.timbre
b.pitch
c.intensity
-Measured...

Question 11

Which of the following structures contributes the most to the total refractive ability of the eye?

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A) lens 
B) cornea 
C) ciliary muscle 
D) retina 
E) iris 
A) lens 
B) cornea 
C) ciliary muscle 
D) retina 
E) iris

Question 12

Light rays passing through a concave lens undergo convergence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the retina, photoreceptor cells do not release neurotransmitter onto ganglion cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two major components of the ciliary body are the ____________________, which regulates the strength of the lens, and a capillary network that produces ____________________, which moves through the pupil.

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ciliary mu

Question 15

Neurotransmitter is released from which site(s)?

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A) sites 1 and 3 
B) sites 2 and 4 only 
C) sites 1, 4, and 5 
D) sites 2, 4, and 5 
E) site 5 only 
A) sites 1 and 3 
B) sites 2 and 4 only 
C) sites 1, 4, and 5 
D) sites 2, 4, and 5 
E) site 5 only

Question 16

Match the following eye disorder with its description.
a.color blindness
b.night blindness
c.glaucoma
d.hyperopia
e.diplopia
f.presbyopia
g.myopia
h.cataract
i.astigmatism
-Eyeball too long

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The answer of Match the following eye disorder with its...

Question 17

Rapid reduction in sensitivity to a new odor results from rapid adaptation of the olfactory receptors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Indicate the characteristics associated with each part of the ear using the answer code below:
a.external ear
b.middle ear
c.cochlea
d.semicircular canal
e.utricle and saccule
f.external ear and middle ear
g.cochlea, semicircular canal, utricle and saccule
h.semicircular canal, utricle and saccule
i.cochlea and semicircular canal
-Detects rotational acceleration or deceleration of the head

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The answer of Indicate the characteristics associated with each part...

Question 20

When an individual sees pure green, only the green cones are stimulated.

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A) True 
 B)False

A generator potential in a receptor begins with the influx of ____________________ ions into the cell.

An optic track carries information from

Select the incorrect association.

The semicircular canals

Tonic receptors

The retina

Match the following terms with their descriptions. a.Alkaloid b.Acid c.Anything with chemical configuration similar to glucose d.NaCl -Tastes bitter

Match the following eye disorder with its description. a.color blindness b.night blindness c.glaucoma d.hyperopia e.diplopia f.presbyopia g.myopia h.cataract i.astigmatism -Opaque lens

Match the following term with its description. a.timbre b.pitch c.intensity -Measured in decibels

Which of the following structures contributes the most to the total refractive ability of the eye?

Light rays passing through a concave lens undergo convergence.

In the retina, photoreceptor cells do not release neurotransmitter onto ganglion cells.

The two major components of the ciliary body are the , which regulates the strength of the lens, and a capillary network that produces , which moves through the pupil.

Neurotransmitter is released from which site(s)?

Match the following eye disorder with its description. a.color blindness b.night blindness c.glaucoma d.hyperopia e.diplopia f.presbyopia g.myopia h.cataract i.astigmatism -Eyeball too long

Rapid reduction in sensitivity to a new odor results from rapid adaptation of the olfactory receptors.

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

When an individual sees pure green, only the green cones are stimulated.

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A generator potential in a receptor begins with the influx of ____________________ ions into the cell.

An optic track carries information from

Select the incorrect association.

The semicircular canals

Tonic receptors

The retina

Match the following terms with their descriptions. a.Alkaloid b.Acid c.Anything with chemical configuration similar to glucose d.NaCl -Tastes bitter

Match the following eye disorder with its description. a.color blindness b.night blindness c.glaucoma d.hyperopia e.diplopia f.presbyopia g.myopia h.cataract i.astigmatism -Opaque lens

Match the following term with its description. a.timbre b.pitch c.intensity -Measured in decibels

Which of the following structures contributes the most to the total refractive ability of the eye?

Light rays passing through a concave lens undergo convergence.

In the retina, photoreceptor cells do not release neurotransmitter onto ganglion cells.

The two major components of the ciliary body are the ____________________, which regulates the strength of the lens, and a capillary network that produces ____________________, which moves through the pupil.

Neurotransmitter is released from which site(s)?

Match the following eye disorder with its description. a.color blindness b.night blindness c.glaucoma d.hyperopia e.diplopia f.presbyopia g.myopia h.cataract i.astigmatism -Eyeball too long

Rapid reduction in sensitivity to a new odor results from rapid adaptation of the olfactory receptors.

Activation of a sensory pathway at any point gives rise to the same sensation that would be produced by stimulation of the receptors in the body part itself.

When an individual sees pure green, only the green cones are stimulated.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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The two major components of the ciliary body are the , which regulates the strength of the lens, and a capillary network that produces , which moves through the pupil.