Concept 4.2 Lecture Video and Flashcard

Front

Which muscle elevates and turns the eye medially?

Back

Superior rectus: A muscle that elevates the eye and turns it medially.

Front

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

Back

Vestibule: The part of the inner ear that helps maintain balance.

Front

Where are olfactory sensory neurons located?

Back

In the nasal cavity: Olfactory sensory neurons are located in the nasal cavity and are responsible for the sense of smell.

Front

What are the two chemical senses?

Back

Smell and taste: The two senses that detect chemical stimuli.

Front

What is the role of the olfactory bulb?

Back

To connect olfactory signals to the brain: The olfactory bulb processes smell information and sends it to the brain.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

To convert sound waves into nerve impulses: The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that plays a key role in hearing.

Front

What is the function of the auditory canal?

Back

To transmit sound waves to the eardrum: The auditory canal is the tube that carries sound from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Front

What is the role of the eardrum?

Back

To vibrate in response to sound waves: The eardrum separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates when sound waves hit it.

Front

What is the difference between the cochlea and the vestibule?

Back

Cochlea is for hearing, vestibule is for balance: The cochlea is involved in hearing, while the vestibule helps maintain balance.

Front

What are the components of the inner ear?

Back

Cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals: These structures work together for hearing and balance.