Nervous System: The Special Senses Flashcard

Front

Light entering the eye is focused on the retina by this flexible structure.

Back

Lens

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for most eye movements?

Back

Oculomotor nerve

Front

The outermost tunic of the eye, made of thick white connective tissue

Back

Sclera

Front

The pigmented part of the eye is known as:

Back

Iris

Front

The names of the auditory ossicles are:

Back

Malleus, stapes, incus

Front

Which gland produces tears?

Back

Lacrimal

Front

Sound waves entering the external auditory canal hit the eardrum, also known as the:

Back

Tympanic membrane

Front

The tube that connects the middle ear with the pharynx is the:

Back

Eustachian

Front

Which of the following is not a cause of conductive hearing loss? Otosclerosis, Ruptured eardrum, Cerumen plug, Auditory nerve damage

Back

Auditory nerve damage

Front

Cranial nerve involved with the sense of smell.

Back

Olfactory nerve