Question 1

The membrane that separates the cochlear duct from the scala vestibuli is the

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A)  vestibular membrane
B)  tectorial membrane
C)  basement membrane
D)  tympanic membrane
E)  basilar membrane

Question 2

Perception of senses actually occurs in the cerebral cortex. In other words, perception occurs when the brain interprets the electrical impulses coming from the sensory receptors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Touch receptors are classified as

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A)  mechanoreceptors
B)  nociceptors
C)  chemoreceptors
D)  photoreceptors
E)  osmoreceptors

Question 4

The sensation of itch results from the stimulation of

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A)  corpuscles of touch
B)  lamellated corpuscles
C)  free nerve endings
D)  proprioceptors
E)  thermoreceptors

Question 5

Pressure receptors that consist of a large oval-shaped, multilayered connective tissue capsule that encloses a dendrite are called

Accepted Answer

A)  lamellated corpuscles
B)  corpuscles of touch
C)  type II cutaneous mechanoreceptors
D)  hair root plexuses
E)  nociceptors

Question 6

Equilibrium is classified as a special sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Conduction deafness is often caused by damage to cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following senses are NOT somatic senses?

Accepted Answer

A)  touch
B)  temperature
C)  vision
D)  muscle position
E)  pain

Question 9

The highest concentration of taste buds is found on filiform papillae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Axons from the _____ neurons form the optic nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  ganglion
B)  amacrine
C)  bipolar
D)  photoreceptor
E)  horizontal A

Question 11

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is the optic chiasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  E

Question 12

Referred pain occurs because of

Accepted Answer

A)  shared pathways between visceral organs and body surfaces.
B)  adaptation of nerve pathways.
C)  lack of myelination on pain neurons.
D)  the autonomic nervous system.
E)  proprioceptors found in subcutaneous tissues near the organs.

Question 13

Which of the following structures is part of the vascular tunic of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  cornea
B)  sclera
C)  retina
D)  iris
E)  optic disc D

Question 14

Which of the labeled cells in the diagram are stem cells used to continually replace old or damaged olfactory receptor cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  C
B)  F
C)  G
D)  H
E)  I

Question 15

The sensors for maintaining dynamic equilibrium are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  utricle
B)  saccule
C)  spiral organ
D)  cochlea
E)  semicircular ducts E

Question 16

Short periods of exposure to loud noises are more likely to damage hair cells in the ears than long-term exposure to moderately loud sounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the four conditions that must be satisfied for a sensation to occur.

Accepted Answer

1. A stimulus or change in the environme...

Question 18

The three types of cone photoreceptors found in the retina are

Accepted Answer

A)  blue cones, yellow cones and red cones
B)  blue cones, green cones and red cones
C)  green cones, yellow cones and red cones
D)  white cones, black cones and gray cones
E)  amacrine neurons, bipolar neurons and ganglion neurons

Question 19

Almost any excessive sensation, such as extremely loud noises or temperature extremes, can cause pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The middle ear is a small air-filled cavity between the eardrum and the internal ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The membrane that separates the cochlear duct from the scala vestibuli is the

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Perception of senses actually occurs in the cerebral cortex. In other words, perception occurs when the brain interprets the electrical impulses coming from the sensory receptors.

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Touch receptors are classified as

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The sensation of itch results from the stimulation of

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Pressure receptors that consist of a large oval-shaped, multilayered connective tissue capsule that encloses a dendrite are called

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Equilibrium is classified as a special sense.

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Conduction deafness is often caused by damage to cochlear branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve.

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Which of the following senses are NOT somatic senses?

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The highest concentration of taste buds is found on filiform papillae.

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Axons from the _____ neurons form the optic nerve.

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Which of the labeled structures in the diagram is the optic chiasm?

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Referred pain occurs because of

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Which of the following structures is part of the vascular tunic of the eye?

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Which of the labeled cells in the diagram are stem cells used to continually replace old or damaged olfactory receptor cells?

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The sensors for maintaining dynamic equilibrium are located in the

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Short periods of exposure to loud noises are more likely to damage hair cells in the ears than long-term exposure to moderately loud sounds.

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Describe the four conditions that must be satisfied for a sensation to occur.

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The three types of cone photoreceptors found in the retina are

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Almost any excessive sensation, such as extremely loud noises or temperature extremes, can cause pain.

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The middle ear is a small air-filled cavity between the eardrum and the internal ear.

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