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The Special Senses

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__ coat the olfactory epithelium with a pigmented mucus.   olfactory glands  
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Olfactory information is first received by which part of the brain?   cerebrum  
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What happens to olfactory discrimination as we age?   the number of olfactory receptors decline  
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Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons. Which of the special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors?   olfaction  
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A normal, relaxed inhalation carries about __ of the inhaled air to the olfactory organs.   2%  
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How would a molecule that mimics cAMP affect an olfactory receptor?   increase in sodium permeability, open chemically gated sodium channels, depolarize the olfactory receptor, and could trigger an afferent action potential  
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Gustatory receptors are located?   on the surface of the tongue  
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Destruction to your left glossopharyngeal nerves would result in?   a reduction in ability to identify sour and bitter foods  
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Stimulation of noiceptive receptors within the trigeminal nerve might produce a perception of?   peppery hot  
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An adult has approximately __ taste buds.   4,000,000  
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Taste buds are monitored by which cranial nerve(s)?   facial nerve (VIII), vagus nerve (X), and glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)  
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A patient who experienced head trauma has lost the ability to taste spicy food. You should expect damage to cranial nerve?   V  
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What are the six primary taste sensations?   sweet, sour, salty, umami (NOTpeppery)  
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The taste sensation that is triggered by the amino acid glutamate is known as?   umami  
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The palpebrae are connected at the?   canthus  
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A structure that is located at the medial canthus glands that contribute to a gritty deposit is the?   lacrimal caruncle  
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What produces a lipid rich secretion that prevents the upper and lower eyelids from sticking together at their edges?   tarsal gland  
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In the human eye, most refraction occurs when light passes through the?   cornea  
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What are the functions of tears?   protects the eye by: keeping the eye moist and contains antibodies to fight off infection  
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What is the common term for myopia?   nearsightedness  
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A ray of light entering the eye will encounter the following structures in which order?   conjunctiva>cornea>aqueous humor>lens>vitreous body>retina  
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Pupillary muscle groups are controlled by the ANS. Parasympathetic activation causes pupillary __, and sympathetic activation causes __?   constriction, dilation  
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If your vision is 20/15, this means you can see?   objects at 20 feet that individuals with normal eyesight can see at 15 feet  
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During accomodation, the ciliary muscle __ and the suspensory ligaments become __ which, in turn, cause the lens to become __.   contracts, loose, round  
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The optic disc is a blind spot because?   there are no photoreceptors in that area  
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During accommodation, the ciliary muscle __ causeing the ciliary body to move __ and apply __ tension on the lens.   contracts, forward, less  
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Use Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye Identify the space labeled "1"    
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Use Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye Identify the structure labeled "7"    
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Use Figure 17-1 The Sectional Anatomy of the Eye Identify the structure labeled "12"    
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A sudden increase of light into the eye would cause?   contraction of the sphincter pupillary muscles  
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In the light adapted state, photoreceptors are much __ sensitive to stimulation.   less  
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There are three different types of cones, each one sensitive to different light energies. These cones are designated __?   red, green, blue  
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When all three cone populations are stimulated equally, we perceive ___?   white  
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Visual pigments are derivatives of the compound __?   rhodopsin  
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A pigment synthesize from vitamin A is ___?   retinal  
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Having to adjust to a dark room after walking in from bright light is because?   rods exposed to strong light need time to regenerate rhodopsin  
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The __ ear collects sounds waves and transmits them to the __ ear, which contains auditory ossicles.   outer  
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The external acoustic meatus ends at the __?   tympanic membrane  
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The auditory ossicles connect the ___?   tympanic membrane to the oval window  
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The vibrations received by the tympanic membrane are transferred to the oval window by the __?   auditory ossicles  
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The middle ear communicates with the nasopharynx through the ___?   auditory tube or Eustachian tube  
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Gravity and linear acceleration are sensed in the __?   saccule and utricle  
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The superficial hard part of the inner ear is called the __ and contains __.   bony labyrinth, perilymph  
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The structure attached to the oval window that transmits vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the __?   stapes  
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What is the function of the auditory tube?   equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane  
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An infection that damages the vestibular nerve could result in a loss of __?   equilibrium  
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The following is a list of the steps that occur in the production of an auditory sensation. What is the proper sequence for these steps?   2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3  
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Perception of gravity and linear acceleration depends on the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the __.   maculae  
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Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the?    
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Use Figure 17-2 The Ear Identify the structures labeled "8"    
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Use Figure 17-2 The Ear Which structure contains the receptors for hearing?    
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Use Figure 17-2 The Ear Which structure is known as the vestibule?    
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Use Figure 17-2 The Ear Identify the structure that is called the pinna or auricle.    
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Use Figure 17-2 The Ear Identify the structures labeled "3"    
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The olfactory organs consists of the __ and the lamina propria.   olfactory epithelium  
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The olfactory receptors are highly modified __.   sensory neurons  
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Olfactory glands secrete a thick, pigmented __ that absorbs water.   mucus  
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Taste buds on the tongue are often associated with epithelial projections called __?   lingual papillae  
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A typical gustatory cell survives for only about __ day(s) before it is replaced.   10  
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Modified sebaceous glands located along the margin of the eyelid that secrete a lipid rich product are called __ glands.   tarsal  
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A(n) __ is an infection in one of the glands on the eyelids.   sty  
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The abnormality that develops when a lens loses its transparency is known as __.   a cataract  
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___, or pinkeye, results from damage to or irritation of the conjunctival surface.   conjunctivitis  
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Where the eyelids join at the medial or lateral edge is called the?   canthus  
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An irregularity in curvature in the cornea or lens, called __, causes a reduction in visual acuity.   astigmatism  
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A person suffering from __ can see objects that are close, but distant objects appear blurred.   myopia  
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A person suffering from __ can see distant objects more clearly than those that are close.   hyperopia  
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A type of farsightedness that results from a loss of lens elasticity with age is __.   presoyopia  
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A young child has been diagnosed with a recessive hereditary disease that results in destruction of the geniculate nucleus. The result of this would be __.   partial loss of vision  
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Photoreceptor cells that are most useful in dim light are __.   rods  
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Photoreceptors that convey our ability to see color are __.   cones  
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Color blindness is a(n)   hereditary disease involving a lack of certain cones  
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The secretion commonly called earwax is produced by __ glands.   ceruminous  
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__ is a fluid similar to cerebrospinal fluid that fills the space between the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth.   perilymph  
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__ deafness results from conditions in the outer or middle ear that block the transfer of vibrations from the enviroment to the tympanic membrane or to the oval window.   conductive  
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__ deafness occurs because of a problem in the cochlea or somewhere along the auditory pathway.   nerve  
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Abnormal jumpy eye movements that may appear after brain stem or inner ear damage are called __.   nystagmus  
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The formal term for the sense of balance and equilibrium is the __ sense.   vestibular  
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__ sensations inform is of the position of the head in space by monitoring gravity, linear acceleration and rotation.   vestibular  
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When you spin quickly, you may feel dizzy. Which component of the inner ear generates the sensations that can lead to this feeling?   semicircular canal  
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The cochlear receptors that provide our sense of hearing are ___.   hair cells  
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