Question 1

You are riding your bicycle over a very bumpy road,reading a street sign far ahead of you.Which sensory inputs are NOT required to accomplish this task?

Accepted Answer

A) proprioceptors 
B) visual inputs 
C) inner ear 
D) All of the above are required. 
A) proprioceptors 
B) visual inputs 
C) inner ear 
D) All of the above are required. D

Question 2

Which of the following structures from the vertebrate inner ear is NOT part of the vestibular apparatus?

Accepted Answer

A) ampulla 
B) utricule 
C) saccule 
D) cochlea 
A) ampulla 
B) utricule 
C) saccule 
D) cochlea D

Question 3

In the mammalian inner ear,inner hair cells detect sounds,while outer hair cells __________.

Accepted Answer

amplify sounds

Question 4

The compound called __________ can stimulate cold-sensitive neurons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The compound called __________ can stimulate cold-sensitive...

Question 5

A tympanal organ functions as an insect __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tympanal organ functions as an insect...

Question 6

Which of the following choices is FALSE regarding rhabdomeric photoreception?

Accepted Answer

A) The absorption of light leads to cell hyperpolarization. 
B) The opsins signal through a Gq protein. 
C) A phospholipase C signal transduction cascade is activated. 
D) Diacylglycerol affects the activity of a nonselective cation channel. 
A) The absorption of light leads to cell hyperpolarization. 
B) The opsins signal through a Gq protein. 
C) A phospholipase C signal transduction cascade is activated. 
D) Diacylglycerol affects the activity of a nonselective cation channel.

Question 7

A sensory illusion called paradoxical cold happens when a point heat stimulus is applied to a cold patch of skin,and is perceived as cold,not hot.This illusion happens due to

Accepted Answer

A) labeled-line pathways. 
B) population coding. 
C) both heat and cold receptors on the same sensory neuron. 
D) lateral inhibition. 
A) labeled-line pathways. 
B) population coding. 
C) both heat and cold receptors on the same sensory neuron. 
D) lateral inhibition.

Question 8

Mechanoreceptors translate mechanical signals into electrical signals when pressure on the cell

Accepted Answer

A) activates a G protein signal transduction cascade. 
B) disrupts stability of the lipid bilayer,causing ions to flow. 
C) induces a conformational change in ion channels,allowing ions to flow. 
D) induces a change in cell volume that disrupts ion balance. 
A) activates a G protein signal transduction cascade. 
B) disrupts stability of the lipid bilayer,causing ions to flow. 
C) induces a conformational change in ion channels,allowing ions to flow. 
D) induces a change in cell volume that disrupts ion balance.

Question 9

The epithelium of the vomeronasal organ is similar to the olfactory epithelium in which way?

Accepted Answer

A) Both express the same chemoreceptors. 
B) physical location 
C) Both activate the same signal transduction pathway. 
D) none of the above 
A) Both express the same chemoreceptors. 
B) physical location 
C) Both activate the same signal transduction pathway. 
D) none of the above

Question 10

In carp,the inner ear is connected to the swim bladder by a series of bones called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In carp,the inner ear is connected to...

Question 11

In animals with binocular vision,it is true that

Accepted Answer

A) neurons from the retina of the right eye project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
B) neurons responding to the right visual fields project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
C) neurons of the nasal retina project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
D) neurons of the temporal retina project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
A) neurons from the retina of the right eye project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
B) neurons responding to the right visual fields project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
C) neurons of the nasal retina project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus. 
D) neurons of the temporal retina project to the left lateral geniculate nucleus.

Question 12

Briefly describe lateral inhibition.Why is it useful? Draw a figure if necessary.

Accepted Answer

Lateral inhibition is a process by which

Question 13

Advantages of populations of receptors,as opposed to individual receptors,include

Accepted Answer

A) improved sensory discrimination. 
B) improved stimulus intensity. 
C) improved signal firing rate. 
D) all of the above 
A) improved sensory discrimination. 
B) improved stimulus intensity. 
C) improved signal firing rate. 
D) all of the above

Question 14

How does the mammalian eye focus an image? In your description,name the important physical structures in image formation,define the focal point,and explain what accommodation is and why it is important.

Accepted Answer

To create a clear image,light entering t

Question 15

__________ are a kind of receptor that respond to extremely strong stimuli,including those that may cause tissue damage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are a kind of receptor that...

Question 16

Which of the following choices is FALSE? The chromophore

Accepted Answer

A) absorbs energy from photons. 
B) is a derivative of vitamin D. 
C) is covalently linked to a member of the opsin gene family. 
D) plays a role in photoreceptor sensitivity to different colors. 
A) absorbs energy from photons. 
B) is a derivative of vitamin D. 
C) is covalently linked to a member of the opsin gene family. 
D) plays a role in photoreceptor sensitivity to different colors.

Question 17

Sensory cells that respond to more than one class of stimulus are called __________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sensory cells that respond to more than...

Question 18

In aquatic vertebrates,gustation always involves detecting sensations involved with

Accepted Answer

A) predators. 
B) potential mates. 
C) food. 
D) all of the above 
A) predators. 
B) potential mates. 
C) food. 
D) all of the above

Question 19

List the four necessary steps that are required for sensory reception.Different receptors are used to detect different stimuli: Briefly describe three examples of stimulus modality.

Accepted Answer

The four steps for sensory reception are

Question 20

Bitter and sour tastes are generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates. 
B) proteins. 
C) ions. 
D) toxic substances. 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) proteins. 
C) ions. 
D) toxic substances.

You are riding your bicycle over a very bumpy road,reading a street sign far ahead of you.Which sensory inputs are NOT required to accomplish this task?

Which of the following structures from the vertebrate inner ear is NOT part of the vestibular apparatus?

In the mammalian inner ear,inner hair cells detect sounds,while outer hair cells __________.

The compound called __________ can stimulate cold-sensitive neurons.

A tympanal organ functions as an insect __________.

Which of the following choices is FALSE regarding rhabdomeric photoreception?

A sensory illusion called paradoxical cold happens when a point heat stimulus is applied to a cold patch of skin,and is perceived as cold,not hot.This illusion happens due to

Mechanoreceptors translate mechanical signals into electrical signals when pressure on the cell

The epithelium of the vomeronasal organ is similar to the olfactory epithelium in which way?

In carp,the inner ear is connected to the swim bladder by a series of bones called __________.

In animals with binocular vision,it is true that

Briefly describe lateral inhibition.Why is it useful? Draw a figure if necessary.

Advantages of populations of receptors,as opposed to individual receptors,include

How does the mammalian eye focus an image? In your description,name the important physical structures in image formation,define the focal point,and explain what accommodation is and why it is important.

__________ are a kind of receptor that respond to extremely strong stimuli,including those that may cause tissue damage.

Which of the following choices is FALSE? The chromophore

Sensory cells that respond to more than one class of stimulus are called __________ receptors.

In aquatic vertebrates,gustation always involves detecting sensations involved with

List the four necessary steps that are required for sensory reception.Different receptors are used to detect different stimuli: Briefly describe three examples of stimulus modality.

Bitter and sour tastes are generally associated with

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Exam 7: Sensory Systems

You are riding your bicycle over a very bumpy road,reading a street sign far ahead of you.Which sensory inputs are NOT required to accomplish this task?

Which of the following structures from the vertebrate inner ear is NOT part of the vestibular apparatus?

In the mammalian inner ear,inner hair cells detect sounds,while outer hair cells __________.

The compound called __________ can stimulate cold-sensitive neurons.

A tympanal organ functions as an insect __________.

Which of the following choices is FALSE regarding rhabdomeric photoreception?

A sensory illusion called paradoxical cold happens when a point heat stimulus is applied to a cold patch of skin,and is perceived as cold,not hot.This illusion happens due to

Mechanoreceptors translate mechanical signals into electrical signals when pressure on the cell

The epithelium of the vomeronasal organ is similar to the olfactory epithelium in which way?

In carp,the inner ear is connected to the swim bladder by a series of bones called __________.

In animals with binocular vision,it is true that

Briefly describe lateral inhibition.Why is it useful? Draw a figure if necessary.

Advantages of populations of receptors,as opposed to individual receptors,include

How does the mammalian eye focus an image? In your description,name the important physical structures in image formation,define the focal point,and explain what accommodation is and why it is important.

__________ are a kind of receptor that respond to extremely strong stimuli,including those that may cause tissue damage.

Which of the following choices is FALSE? The chromophore

Sensory cells that respond to more than one class of stimulus are called __________ receptors.

In aquatic vertebrates,gustation always involves detecting sensations involved with

List the four necessary steps that are required for sensory reception.Different receptors are used to detect different stimuli: Briefly describe three examples of stimulus modality.

Bitter and sour tastes are generally associated with

Introduction to Physiological Principles

Physiological Evolution of Animals

Chemistry, biochemistry, and Cell Physiology

Cell Signaling and Endocrine Regulation

Neuron Structure and Function

Cellular Movement and Muscles

Functional Organization of Nervous Systems

Circulatory Systems

Immune Systems

Respiratory Systems

Locomotion

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Thermal Physiology

Reproductive Physiology

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