Special Senses Unit Test

Front

Where would you find cerumen?

Back

External auditory canal

Front

What occurs when the pupils immediately constrict when exposed to bright light?

Back

Photopupillary reflex

Front

What function do the orbits, eye lashes, and lacrimal glands all have in common?

Back

Protection

Front

What carries messages from the nose to the brain?

Back

Olfactory nerve

Front

True or False: The choroid coat is interlaced with blood vessels to nourish the eye.

Back

True

Front

What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube?

Back

Equalizes pressure in the middle ear.

Front

What is the role of the lacrimal glands?

Back

Produce tears for lubrication and protection of the eye.

Front

What is accommodation in the context of vision?

Back

The process by which the eye adjusts its focus on near and distant objects.

Front

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

Back

Help maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Front

What is the main purpose of the cornea?

Back

To refract light and protect the eye.