Question 1

After causing vibrations of the maleus,sound waves pass (in sequence) through the

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A)  stapes,round window,scala externa perilymph,scala media endolymph,and oval window.
B)  incus,stapes,oval window,scala vestibuli perilymph,and cochlear duct endolymph.
C)  oval window,scala tympani perilymph,scala vestibuli endolymph,and spiral organ.
D)  incus,stapes,oval window,scala tympani endolymph,scala vestibuli,and helicotrema.
E)  stapes,incus,round window,scala media perilymph,and scala vestibuli endolymph.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

-This cross section of skin shows general cutaneous receptors.What kind of receptor does number 5 indicate

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A)  Free nerve ending
B)  Krause bulb
C)  Lamellated corpuscle
D)  Tactile disc
E)  Root hair plexusF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Gustatory receptors are classified as mechanoreceptors because food molecules must be dissolved in saliva before they can be tasted.PS

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

-In this diagram of a taste bud,what structures does number 3 indicate

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A)  Gustatory microvilli
B)  Basal cells
C)  Supporting cells
D)  Sensory nerves
E)  Taste poresF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Certain odors can initiate behavioral and emotional reactions because

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A)  the olfactory pathway is connected directly to the medulla oblongata.
B)  there are widespread olfactory associations within the hypothalamus and limbic system.
C)  olfactory sensations are interpreted at the prefrontal cortex.
D)  the olfactory pathway is connected directly to the occipital lobe.
E)  the sense of olfaction occurs immediately at the olfactory epithelium.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The structure that functions as a diaphragm to control pupil size is the

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A)  ora serrata.
B)  suspensory ligament.
C)  iris.
D)  cornea.
E)  anterior chamber. F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Where would you find the protein crystallin

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A)  In the retina
B)  In the ciliary body
C)  In the choroids
D)  In the lens
E)  In the optic nerveF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

A flattened lens

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A)  is necessary for near vision.
B)  is necessary for distant vision.
C)  is necessary for both near and far vision.
D)  functions only with color vision.
E)  reflects light rays. F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the _______ papillae.

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A)  papiform
B)  filiform
C)  fungiform
D)  vallate
E)  foliateF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous

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A)  Rods
B)  ConesC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

If the receptive fields of the skin's receptors were smaller,then

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A)  precision would be greater,and we would not need as many receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
B)  precision would be greater,but we would need more receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
C)  precision would be lessened,and we would need more receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
D)  precision would be lessened,but we would not need as many receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs

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A)  Interoceptors
B)  Exteroceptors
C)  Proprioceptors
D)  Nociceptors
E)  ThermoreceptorsF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which papillae,distributed on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue surface,lack taste buds

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A)  Papiform
B)  Filiform
C)  Fungiform
D)  Vallate
E)  FoliateF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Which structure is not considered to be part of the membranous labyrinth

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A)  Scala vestibuli
B)  Semicircular duct
C)  Saccule
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  UtricleF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 15

By definition,transducers

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A)  are electrical devices that do not work with biological systems.
B)  change one form of energy into another form.
C)  transmit signals away from the central nervous system.
D)  transmit signals toward the central nervous E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

After being funneled by the auricle,sound waves pass (in sequence) through the

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A)  external acoustic meatus,tympanic membrane,ossicles,and oval window.
B)  external acoustic meatus,oval window,ossicles,and cochlea.
C)  external acoustic meatus,tympanic membrane,internal acoustic meatus,and oval window.
D)  internal acoustic meatus,tympanic membrane,oval window,and ossicles.
E)  internal acoustic meatus,tympanic membrane,ossicles,and round window.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Contrast the visual deficits that would result from someone having a mutation in the gene for rhodopsin versus a mutation in one of the genes for a photopsin.

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Question 18

What part of the retina is responsible for the sharpest vision

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A)  Optic disc
B)  Ora serrata
C)  Fovea centralis
D)  Posterior retina
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

There are three types of unencapsulated tactile receptors.Select the exception.

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A)  Free nerve endings
B)  Sebaceous filaments
C)  Root hair plexuses
D)  Tactile discsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

What is the correct order for structures in the nervous system pathway for hearing
A: Axons project to the auditory cortex.
B: Axons project to inferior colliculi.
C: Axons project to the cochlear nucleus in the brainstem.
D: Axons project to the medial geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.
E: Impulse travels in cochlear nerve sensory fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  e,c,b,d,a
B)  b,c,d,e,a
C)  c,b,a,d,e
D)  e,d,c,a,b
E)  a,b,e,c,dF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 16: Nervous System: Senses

There are three types of unencapsulated tactile receptors.Select the exception.

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Contrast the visual deficits that would result from someone having a mutation in the gene for rhodopsin versus a mutation in one of the genes for a photopsin.

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Which structure is not considered to be part of the membranous labyrinth

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The structure that functions as a diaphragm to control pupil size is the

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-This cross section of skin shows general cutaneous receptors.What kind of receptor does number 5 indicate

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Gustatory receptors are classified as mechanoreceptors because food molecules must be dissolved in saliva before they can be tasted.PS

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The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the _______ papillae.

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A flattened lens

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Which photoreceptor cells are more numerous

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-In this diagram of a taste bud,what structures does number 3 indicate

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By definition,transducers

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Which term best describes receptors that detect stimuli from internal organs

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After causing vibrations of the maleus,sound waves pass (in sequence) through the

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Certain odors can initiate behavioral and emotional reactions because

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If the receptive fields of the skin's receptors were smaller,then

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Where would you find the protein crystallin

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After being funneled by the auricle,sound waves pass (in sequence) through the

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What part of the retina is responsible for the sharpest vision

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Which papillae,distributed on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue surface,lack taste buds

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Exam 16: Nervous System: Senses

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Contrast the visual deficits that would result from someone having a mutation in the gene for rhodopsin versus a mutation in one of the genes for a photopsin.

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Which structure is not considered to be part of the membranous labyrinth

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The structure that functions as a diaphragm to control pupil size is the

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-This cross section of skin shows general cutaneous receptors.What kind of receptor does number 5 indicate

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Gustatory receptors are classified as mechanoreceptors because food molecules must be dissolved in saliva before they can be tasted.PS

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The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the _______ papillae.

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By definition,transducers

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After causing vibrations of the maleus,sound waves pass (in sequence) through the

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