Ch. 8 Special Senses

Front

What is the reflexive construction of the pupils when viewing close objects?

Back

Accommodation Reflex

Front

What is the term for the fibers from the medial side of each eye that cross over to the opposite sides of the brain?

Back

Optic Chiasm

Front

What is the term used to describe someone with perfect vision?

Back

Emmetropia

Front

Which flavor is caused by amino acids, lead salts, and saccharine substances?

Back

Sweet

Front

True or False: Equilibrium and balance rely on mechanoreceptors in the middle ear.

Back

False

Front

What is the process called when the eye changes shape to focus on near objects?

Back

Accommodation

Front

What is the name of the visual pathway that transmits information from the optic chiasm to the visual cortex?

Back

Optic Tracts

Front

What is the term for the ability to perceive depth and three-dimensional structure?

Back

Binocular Vision

Front

What condition is characterized by difficulty seeing distant objects clearly?

Back

Myopia

Front

What is the term for the condition where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects are blurry?

Back

Hyperopia