Question 1

What is the function of the eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the function of the eustachian...

Question 2

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Part of the inner ear involved with hearing

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Question 3

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Transparent portion of the anterior of the eye

Accepted Answer

A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor

Question 4

Where is the blind spot located? Why can't light rays striking this area be seen?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Where is the blind spot located? Why...

Question 5

The passageway leading to the tympanic membrane is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  external auditory meatus. 
B)  auditory tube. 
C)  eustachian tube. 
D)  oval window.

Question 6

Spicy is one of the "primary" taste sensations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The white of the eye is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sclera. 
B)  choroid. 
C)  retina. 
D)  cornea.

Question 8

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Area of dense concentration of cones

Accepted Answer

A) Aqueous humor 
B) Choroid 
C) Cones 
D) Cornea 
E) Fovea centralis
F)Iris
G)Optic disk
H)Retina
I)Rods
J)Vitreous humor

Question 9

Explain the processes that allow for the focusing of light rays so that they form a clear image on the retina.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the processes that allow for the...

Question 10

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9.
-Round window

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9

Question 11

Clearness or sharpness of visual perception is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  peripheral sense 
C)  visual acuity 
D)  visual balance

Question 12

Germinative epithelial basal cells constantly replace olfactory receptor neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cones that are sensitive to light in the blue wavelength wave are referred to as _____ cones.

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  L 
C)  S 
D)  M

Question 14

The two-point discrimination test measures the visual acuity of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to produce the sharpest image, light is focused on the optic disk of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To produce a clear image, the aqueous humor is involved in the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  refraction. 
B)  constriction. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  convergence.

Question 17

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-Spaces in the temporal bone that are connected to the middle ear

Accepted Answer

A) Auditory ossicles 
B) Auditory tube 
C) Mastoid air spaces 
D) Oval window 
E) Round window

Question 18

Aqueous humor is formed by secretion of the ciliary body into the posterior chamber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Impulses are transmitted from the inner ear to the brainstem by way of the _____ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibular 
B)  cochlear 
C)  tectorial 
D)  oculomotor

Question 20

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths

Accepted Answer

A) Basilar membrane 
B) Bony labyrinth 
C) Cochlea 
D) Cochlear duct 
E) Endolymph
F)Membranous labyrinth
G)Organ of Corti
H)Perilymph
I)Scala tympani
J)Scala vestibule
K)Semicircular canals
L)Tectorial membrane
M)Vestibular membrane
N)Vestibule

Exam 24: Special Senses

What is the function of the eustachian tube?

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Part of the inner ear involved with hearing

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description. -Transparent portion of the anterior of the eye

Where is the blind spot located? Why can't light rays striking this area be seen?

The passageway leading to the tympanic membrane is the:

Spicy is one of the "primary" taste sensations.

The white of the eye is referred to as the:

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description. -Area of dense concentration of cones

Explain the processes that allow for the focusing of light rays so that they form a clear image on the retina.

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9. -Round window

Clearness or sharpness of visual perception is known as:

Germinative epithelial basal cells constantly replace olfactory receptor neurons.

Cones that are sensitive to light in the blue wavelength wave are referred to as _____ cones.

The two-point discrimination test measures the visual acuity of the eye.

In order to produce the sharpest image, light is focused on the optic disk of the eye.

To produce a clear image, the aqueous humor is involved in the process of:

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description. -Spaces in the temporal bone that are connected to the middle ear

Aqueous humor is formed by secretion of the ciliary body into the posterior chamber.

Impulses are transmitted from the inner ear to the brainstem by way of the _____ nerve.

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths