Exam 19: Senses: General and Special

Which papillae,distributed on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue surface,actually lack taste buds?

The structure that functions as a diaphragm to control pupil size is the

If you were to cut a cross section of the retina and examine it under a microscope,what would be the order of features from the choroid to the posterior cavity? A: Rods and cones B: Ganglionic axons progressing to the optic nerve C: Bipolar cells D: Ganglion cells E: Pigmented retina

This receptor detects continuous deep pressure and distortion of the skin.

A reduction in sensitivity to a continually applied stimulus is called

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

The receptors responsible for detecting deep pressure and high-frequency vibration are

The conjunctiva that cover the anterior surface of the eye is termed the _____ conjunctiva.

Eyelids serve two purposes: one is to protect the eye and the other is to

-In this view of the olfactory organs,what structure does number 3 indicate?

There are five basic taste sensations.Select the one mismatched with its causative agent.

Changes in the external and internal environment can produce ________ that are detected by the sensory system.

Which sequence correctly traces the pathway of aqueous humor in the eye? A: Aqueous humor is secreted by epithelial ciliary cells. B: Aqueous humor is released into the posterior chamber. C: Aqueous humor is drained into the scleral venous sinus. D: Aqueous humor washes over the lens and then passes through the pupil into the anterior chamber.

These receptors detect specific molecules in our external and internal environments.

The conjunctiva is composed of _____ epithelium.