Question 1

The bony labyrinth structure containing the utricle and saccule is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   vestibule
B)   macula lutea
C)   macula densa
D)   ora serrate
E)   scala vestibuleF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that contains receptors for rotational acceleration.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

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A)   medially.
B)   superiorly.
C)   inferiorly.
D)   laterally.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

Accepted Answer

A)   spiral organ.
B)   cupula.
C)   scala media.
D)   otoliths.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The special sense most like gustation (taste) in terms of type of receptor is ________.

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The answer of The special sense most like gustation (taste)...

Question 7

Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)   on the apical surface of vallate papillae on the tongue.
B)   on the fungiform papillae of the anterior tongue.
C)   on the inner surface of the cheeks.
D)   on the posterior wall of the pharynx.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The tips of cochlear hair cells are embedded in the basilar membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Of the following structures, which is the only one that contains perilymph (instead of endolymph) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   scala media
B)   saccule
C)   scala tympani
D)   semicircular ductsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Of the following glands, which does not help keep the anterior part of the eye from drying out?

Accepted Answer

A)   lacrimal caruncle
B)   tarsal glands
C)   goblet cells in the conjunctiva
D)   lacrimal glandE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   High-frequency sounds stimulate hair cells at the basal end of the basilar membrane.
B)   The "hairs" of the receptor cells are embedded in the tectorial membrane.
C)   The spiral organ is part of the cochlear duct, which is also called the scala media.
D)   The tectorial membrane bends with vibrations, whereas the basilar membrane is rigid and fixed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The lens of the eye is attached to string like ________, which are anchored by ciliary bodies attached to the sclera.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lens of the eye is attached...

Question 13

The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the

Accepted Answer

A)   hypoglossal.
B)   glossopharyngeal.
C)   olfactory.
D)   facial.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Smell is closely associated with the ________ region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

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The answer of Smell is closely associated with the ________...

Question 16

Which of these is true regarding the chemical senses, olfaction and taste, throughout life?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children have more taste buds than adults.
B)   The number of olfactory cells increases throughout life, so the elderly have an exceptionally good sense of smell.
C)   The sense of smell is very weak in young children.
D)   The number of taste receptors stays constant throughout life.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The external ear consists of each of the following structures except the

Accepted Answer

A)   auricle.
B)   helix.
C)   lobule.
D)   vestibule.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The middle ear cavity is normally filled with

Accepted Answer

A)   perilymph.
B)   endolymph.
C)   air.
D)   mucus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of these is true regarding the development of the ear?

Accepted Answer

A)   The internal aspect of the ear forms from the otic placode, a thickening of the surface ectoderm.
B)   The ear begins to form in the 8th week of development.
C)   The external acoustic meatus develops from mesoderm.
D)   The auricle develops from the otic pit.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The hair cells of the inner ear are gradually lost with advancing age and do not regenerate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: The Special Senses

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

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The hair cells of the inner ear are gradually lost with advancing age and do not regenerate.

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Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the spiral organ?

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Smell is closely associated with the ________ region of the brain, which controls emotional responses.

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The nerve carrying taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the

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Gustatory cells are located in all of the following areas except

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An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is/are the

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Which of these is true regarding the development of the ear?

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The bony labyrinth structure containing the utricle and saccule is called the

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The lens of the eye is attached to string like ________, which are anchored by ciliary bodies attached to the sclera.

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Of the following structures, which is the only one that contains perilymph (instead of endolymph) ?

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Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that contains receptors for rotational acceleration.

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The tips of cochlear hair cells are embedded in the basilar membrane.

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The external ear consists of each of the following structures except the

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The special sense most like gustation (taste) in terms of type of receptor is ________.

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Of the following glands, which does not help keep the anterior part of the eye from drying out?

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Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is called the cochlea.

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The middle ear cavity is normally filled with

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Which of these is true regarding the chemical senses, olfaction and taste, throughout life?

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Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the structure that is important in equalizing air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

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