Question 1

The direction of movement of the head relative to gravity is determined by

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A)   stereocilia in a gelatinous material called a cupula.
B)   movement of fluid in the ampulla.
C)   displacement of otoliths on the otolithic membrane.
D)   asymmetric nerve impulses from proprioceptors on the left and right side of the head.
E)   integration of the visual and auditory signals in the equilibria center of the cortex.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Complete the following table of exteroreceptors.
Sensory Receptor Stimulus Category Sense
Taste Cells
Olfactory cells
Rods and cones in retina
Hair cells in spiral organ
Hair cells in semicircular canals
Hair cells in vestibule

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Question 3

If light rays are not focused evenly on the retina,a fuzzy image is formed.This condition is called

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A)   nearsightedness.
B)   farsightedness.
C)   astigmatism.
D)   cataracts.
E)   conduction deafness.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Receptors that are directly involved in maintaining homeostasis are primarily

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A)   chemoreceptors.
B)   photoreceptors.
C)   interoceptors.
D)   proprioceptors.
E)   exteroceptors.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

The most frequent cause of blindness in adults are retinal disorders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In nearsightedness,light rays are brought into focus

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A)   in front of the retina.
B)   in back of the retina.
C)   on the retina.
D)   on the hair cells of the ampulla.
E)   unevenly across the retina.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

When you look at an image,it is inverted on the back of the retina and yet appears right-side-up when perceived in the brain.What part of the body is responsible for inverting the image?

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A)   the retina
B)   the rods and cones
C)   the optic nerve
D)   the brain
E)   the lensF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Mechanoreceptors do not respond to

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A)   touch.
B)   sound waves.
C)   motion.
D)   gravity.
E)   temperature.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 18: Senses

The direction of movement of the head relative to gravity is determined by

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If light rays are not focused evenly on the retina,a fuzzy image is formed.This condition is called

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In nearsightedness,light rays are brought into focus

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Mechanoreceptors do not respond to

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Complete the following table of exteroreceptors. Sensory Receptor Stimulus Category Sense Taste Cells Olfactory cells Rods and cones in retina Hair cells in spiral organ Hair cells in semicircular canals Hair cells in vestibule

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When you look at an image,it is inverted on the back of the retina and yet appears right-side-up when perceived in the brain.What part of the body is responsible for inverting the image?

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The most frequent cause of blindness in adults are retinal disorders.

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Receptors that are directly involved in maintaining homeostasis are primarily

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If light rays are not focused evenly on the retina,a fuzzy image is formed.This condition is called

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Complete the following table of exteroreceptors. Sensory Receptor Stimulus Category Sense Taste Cells Olfactory cells Rods and cones in retina Hair cells in spiral organ Hair cells in semicircular canals Hair cells in vestibule

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When you look at an image,it is inverted on the back of the retina and yet appears right-side-up when perceived in the brain.What part of the body is responsible for inverting the image?

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The most frequent cause of blindness in adults are retinal disorders.

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Receptors that are directly involved in maintaining homeostasis are primarily

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