Exam 10: Sense Organs

Otoliths are found in the

The gustatory sense is dependent on __ stimulation.

The __ helps focus a clear image on the retina by changing its shape.

The "diaphragm" of the eye that controls the amount of light that enters the eye is the

During a physical examination the veterinarian curls a dog's foot under so it is upside down. The dog immediately brings the foot back to the normal standing position. What sense did the dog use to do this?

Modulation of sensory nerve impulses occurs in the

The utricle and saccule are filled with

When a/an __ develops the lens becomes opaque.

Animals hear different frequencies of sound as a result of

The most common cause of glaucoma is

The thin, transparent membrane that lines the eyelids is the

The ossicles of the ear link the

Which part of the eyeball refracts light rays entering the eye the most?

The hearing sensory receptors are found in the

Conscious perception of pain takes place in the

Where the upper and lower eyelids meet near the bridge of an animal's nose is the

The opening at the center of the "diaphragm" of the eye is the

The blind spot of the eye is the

The third eyelid is composed of

Homeostasis, the balance of nutrients and fluids in the body, depends on __ sensations.