Question 1

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Area of dense concentration of cones

Accepted Answer

A)  Aqueous humor
B)  Choroid
C)  Cones
D)  Cornea
E)  Fovea centralisF) IrisG) Optic diskH) RetinaI) RodsJ) Vitreous humorK) D) and F)
L) D) and H)

Question 2

Germinative epithelial basal cells constantly replace olfactory receptor neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Clearness or sharpness of visual perception is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   control
B)   peripheral sense
C)   visual acuity
D)   visual balanceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The passageway leading to the tympanic membrane is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   external auditory meatus.
B)   auditory tube.
C)   eustachian tube.
D)   oval window.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Impulses are transmitted from the inner ear to the brainstem by way of the _____ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)   vestibular
B)   cochlear
C)   tectorial
D)   oculomotorE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The white of the eye is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)   sclera.
B)   choroid.
C)   retina.
D)   cornea.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What is the function of the eustachian tube?

Accepted Answer

The eustachian tube, also known as the a...

Question 8

Spicy is one of the "primary" taste sensations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the processes that allow for the focusing of light rays so that they form a clear image on the retina.

Accepted Answer

The process that allows for the focusing...

Question 10

Cones that are sensitive to light in the blue wavelength wave are referred to as _____ cones.

Accepted Answer

A)   B
B)   L
C)   S
D)   ME) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-Spaces in the temporal bone that are connected to the middle ear

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditory ossicles
B)  Auditory tube
C)  Mastoid air spaces
D)  Oval window
E)  Round windowF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

To produce a clear image, the aqueous humor is involved in the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)   refraction.
B)   constriction.
C)   accommodation.
D)   convergence.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

In order to produce the sharpest image, light is focused on the optic disk of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description.
-Transparent portion of the anterior of the eye

Accepted Answer

A)  Aqueous humor
B)  Choroid
C)  Cones
D)  Cornea
E)  Fovea centralisF) IrisG) Optic diskH) RetinaI) RodsJ) Vitreous humorK) C) and E)
L) A) and G)

Question 15

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9.
-Round window

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) 6G) 7H) 8I) 9J) D) and E)
K) C) and I)

Question 16

The two-point discrimination test measures the visual acuity of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Aqueous humor is formed by secretion of the ciliary body into the posterior chamber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Where is the blind spot located? Why can't light rays striking this area be seen?

Accepted Answer

The blind spot in the human eye is locat...

Question 19

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Part of the inner ear involved with hearing

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar membrane
B)  Bony labyrinth
C)  Cochlea
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  EndolymphF) Membranous labyrinthG) Organ of CortiH) PerilymphI) Scala tympaniJ) Scala vestibuleK) Semicircular canalsL) Tectorial membraneM) Vestibular membraneN) VestibuleO) D) and I)
P) E) and K)

Question 20

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Fluid between the bony and membranous labyrinths

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar membrane
B)  Bony labyrinth
C)  Cochlea
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  EndolymphF) Membranous labyrinthG) Organ of CortiH) PerilymphI) Scala tympaniJ) Scala vestibuleK) Semicircular canalsL) Tectorial membraneM) Vestibular membraneN) VestibuleO) All of the above
P) F) and K)

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