Exam 16: Sense Organs

Most somesthetic signals in the right side of the body reach the cerebral cortex in the contralateral primary somesthetic area.

Nerve fibers from all regions of the retina converge on the __________ and exit the eye by way of the optic nerve.

Transduction begins with an action potential in a sensory receptor.

Glaucoma is a state of elevated pressure within the eye that occurs when the __________ is obstructed so the aqueous humor is not reabsorbed as fast as it is secreted.

Changes in cerebrospinal fluid pH are detected by __________.

The incus articulates with which bone(s)?