Question 1

Rhodopsin is found in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rods
B)   cones
C)   choroid
D)   pigmented retina
E)   amacrine cellsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Arrange the following structures in the order in which they vibrate when a sound wave enters the ear.
(1)  Auditory ossicles
(2)  Endolymph
(3)  Oval window
(4)  Perilymph
(5)  Tympanic membrane

Accepted Answer

A)   5, 1, 3, 4, 2
B)   5, 1, 4, 3, 2
C)   3, 1, 5, 2, 4
D)   5, 3, 2, 1, 4
E)   5, 3, 4, 1, 2F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Match the structure associated with the eye with the appropriate description.
-Palpebral conjunctiva

Accepted Answer

A)  The angle where the eyelids join
B)  The space between the two eyelids
C)  Another name for the eyelids
D)  The membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids
E)  The membrane that covers the anterior sclera of the eyeF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Match the eye structure with the appropriate description.
-Vitreous humor

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels enter and the optic nerve exits here
B)  A small yellow spot near the center of the posterior retina
C)  The portion of the retina with the greatest visual acuity
D)  A jelly-like substance in the posterior cavity of the eye
E)  The fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eyeF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Disarticulation of the malleus and incus would result in sensorineural hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true of hyperopia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corrected by "minus" lenses
B)   Close objects are fuzzy
C)   Eyeball is too short
D)   Corrected by convex lenses
E)   Image focused behind the retinaF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Damage to the chorda tympani in the right ear could result in loss of taste on the right anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If the basilar membrane were damaged near its apex, the person would have difficulty hearing the high pitch piccolo solo in a marching band performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 100 dB sound (loud)  of 150 Hz (low pitch)  would cause which of the following to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   The tectorial membrane to vibrate slightly near the apex.
B)   The tectorial membrane to vibrate vigorously near the base.
C)   The basilar membrane to vibrate slightly near the base.
D)   The basilar membrane to vibrate vigorously near the apex.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Humans are able to distinguish several million shades of color because

Accepted Answer

A)   humans have large retinas.
B)   humans have binocular vision.
C)   they have many different types of cone cells.
D)   different proportions of cone cells respond to each wavelength of light.
E)   humans have more cones than rods.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are separated by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lens
B)   retina
C)   cornea
D)   iris
E)   optic discF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Pinkeye is an acute inflammation of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   retina
B)   choroid
C)   sclera
D)   conjunctiva
E)   lacrimal glandF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following situations would have the greatest effect on depth perception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having a deficiency of vitamin D
B)   Having conjunctivitis
C)   The amount of pupillary dilation
D)   Losing one eye in an accident
E)   The local climate where one livesF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Damage to which of the following bones would most likely affect a person's olfactory perception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethmoid
B)   Lacrimal
C)   Maxilla
D)   MandibleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The round window

Accepted Answer

A)   reflects sound waves.
B)   vibrates the basilar membrane.
C)   allows for compression of the organ of Corti.
D)   acts as a mechanical release for waves within the cochlea.
E)   increases the pressure of the perilymph.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Select components of the neuronal pathway for balance. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Facial nerve ganglion
B)   Thalamus
C)   Vestibular nucleus
D)   Vestibulocochlear nerveE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Rachel has a lesion on cranial nerve IX. Which of the following would you expect Rachel to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Partial loss of the sense of taste
B)   Complete loss of the sense of smell
C)   Complete loss of the sense of taste
D)   Partial loss of the sense of smellE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Arrange the following structures in the order in which they would vibrate as a result of the tympanic membrane vibrating.
(1)  Oval window
(2)  Vestibular membrane and endolymph
(3)  Auditory ossicles
(4)  Basilar membrane
(5)  Perilymph

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 5, 2, 4, 1
B)   1, 2, 5, 3, 4
C)   1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D)   3, 1, 5, 2, 4
E)   3, 2, 4, 5, 1F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The attenuation reflex

Accepted Answer

A)   amplifies loud noises.
B)   enhances low frequency sounds.
C)   prevents damage to delicate ear structures.
D)   involves the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani.
E)   vibrates the tympanic membrane.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Match the structure of the eye with the appropriate description.
-Rods

Accepted Answer

A)  Photoreceptor cells that function in black and white vision
B)  Photoreceptor cells that function in color vision
C)  The opening in the iris
D)  The innermost tunic of the eye
E)  A pigmented contractile structureF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Arrange the following structures in the order in which they would vibrate as a result of the tympanic membrane vibrating. (1) Oval window (2) Vestibular membrane and endolymph (3) Auditory ossicles (4) Basilar membrane (5) Perilymph

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A 100 dB sound (loud) of 150 Hz (low pitch) would cause which of the following to occur?

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Rachel has a lesion on cranial nerve IX. Which of the following would you expect Rachel to experience?

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If the basilar membrane were damaged near its apex, the person would have difficulty hearing the high pitch piccolo solo in a marching band performance.

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Damage to the chorda tympani in the right ear could result in loss of taste on the right anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

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The attenuation reflex

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Humans are able to distinguish several million shades of color because

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Arrange the following structures in the order in which they vibrate when a sound wave enters the ear. (1) Auditory ossicles (2) Endolymph (3) Oval window (4) Perilymph (5) Tympanic membrane

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Match the structure of the eye with the appropriate description. -Rods

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The round window

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Select components of the neuronal pathway for balance. (Check all that apply.)

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Which of the following situations would have the greatest effect on depth perception?

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Match the eye structure with the appropriate description. -Vitreous humor

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Rhodopsin is found in the ________.

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The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are separated by the ________.

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Damage to which of the following bones would most likely affect a person's olfactory perception?

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Match the structure associated with the eye with the appropriate description. -Palpebral conjunctiva

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of hyperopia?

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Disarticulation of the malleus and incus would result in sensorineural hearing loss.

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Pinkeye is an acute inflammation of the ________.

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