Question 1

The cone-filled region of the retina surrounding the fovea centralis is called the macula lutea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Figure 16.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the anterior segment, which is filled with aqueous humor.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The ossicle that is shaped like the stirrup of a saddle is the

Accepted Answer

A)   tympanic membrane.
B)   incus.
C)   malleus.
D)   stapes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Figure 16.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the portion of the fibrous layer known as the sclera.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

"Uncinate fits" are characterized by

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A)   auditory hallucinations.
B)   photo sensitivity.
C)   imaginary odors.
D)   vertigo.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

Accepted Answer

A)   medially.
B)   superiorly.
C)   inferiorly.
D)   laterally.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which cranial nerve does not innervate the extrinsic eye muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   abducens
B)   facial
C)   oculomotor
D)   trochlearE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Endolymph-filled structure containing receptors for hearing.

Accepted Answer

A)   vestibule
B)   saccule
C)   utricle
D)   cochlear duct
E)   semicircular canalsF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

Melanin-containing layer of the eye's vascular tunic.

Accepted Answer

A)   sclera
B)   choroid
C)   ciliary body
D)   cornea
E)   lensF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Farsightedness is more properly called

Accepted Answer

A)   myopia.
B)   presbyopia.
C)   hyperopia.
D)   emmetropia.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Most of the special sensory receptors are free nerve endings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The difference between the membranous ampulla and cupula of the ear is that

Accepted Answer

A)   the ampulla contains the crista ampullaris, which consists of hair cells and a cupula.
B)   the ampulla contains the utricle and saccule, whereas the cupula contains the crista ampullaris.
C)   the ampulla is the enlargement at the base of the semicircular canals, whereas the cupula is encrusted with otoliths and lies within the vestibule.
D)   the ampulla is the opening to the cochlea, whereas the cupula is found within the vestibule.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

During embryonic development, the retina of the eye develops from

Accepted Answer

A)   the surface ectoderm.
B)   an outpocketing of the diencephalon.
C)   the mesoderm.
D)   the mesoderm and the endoderm.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

There are three layers of neurons in the retina. Which of the following neurons have axons that form the optic nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)   bipolar cells
B)   ganglion cells
C)   cone cells
D)   rod cellsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What structure is handled by an "eye bank"?

Accepted Answer

A)   whole eyes for eye transplants
B)   just the lens
C)   just the cornea
D)   just the retinaE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Calcium carbonate crystals of the macula.

Accepted Answer

A)   stapedius
B)   modiolus
C)   otoliths
D)   helicotrema
E)   scala tympaniF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

The incus bridges the gap between the stapes connected to the oval window and the malleus connected to the tympanic membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Another name for the ciliary zonule is

Accepted Answer

A)   olfactory glomerulus.
B)   cochlear duct.
C)   the bitter taste zone on the tongue.
D)   the suspensory ligament of the lens.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   spiral organ (of Corti) .
B)   cupula.
C)   scala media.
D)   otoliths.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: The Special Senses

"Uncinate fits" are characterized by

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During embryonic development, the retina of the eye develops from

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Endolymph-filled structure containing receptors for hearing.

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Farsightedness is more properly called

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Most of the special sensory receptors are free nerve endings.

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The difference between the membranous ampulla and cupula of the ear is that

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Another name for the ciliary zonule is

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What structure is handled by an "eye bank"?

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The superior oblique muscle turns the eye both laterally and

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Calcium carbonate crystals of the macula.

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The incus bridges the gap between the stapes connected to the oval window and the malleus connected to the tympanic membrane.

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The ossicle that is shaped like the stirrup of a saddle is the

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

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The cone-filled region of the retina surrounding the fovea centralis is called the macula lutea.

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Figure 16.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the anterior segment, which is filled with aqueous humor.

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Which cranial nerve does not innervate the extrinsic eye muscles?

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Melanin-containing layer of the eye's vascular tunic.

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There are three layers of neurons in the retina. Which of the following neurons have axons that form the optic nerves?

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Figure 16.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the portion of the fibrous layer known as the sclera.

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

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