The Special Senses Med Term Chapter 10 Review

Front

What are the two main functions of the ear?

Back

Hearing and equilibrium (balance).

Front

What structure is responsible for maintaining balance and orientation?

Back

Vestibular apparatus.

Front

What is the term for the sense of smell?

Back

Olfactory.

Front

Where is cerumen (earwax) found?

Back

External auditory canal.

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

Back

Optic nerve.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

To convert sound vibrations into neural signals.

Front

What part of the ear is responsible for equalizing pressure?

Back

Eustachian tube.

Front

What is the role of the semicircular canals?

Back

To help maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Front

What is the function of the auditory nerve?

Back

To transmit sound information from the cochlea to the brain.

Front

What is the primary function of the retina?

Back

To detect light and convert it into neural signals for vision.