HS 1 Sensory System

Multiple Choice

Which structure of the eye produces tears to cleanse and lubricate it?

• Lacrimal gland

• Conjunctiva

• Eyelid

• Sclera

Open Ended

Explain how the layers of the eye work together to help us see.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are functions of the cornea?

• Permits passage of light rays

• Maintains eye shape

• Nourishes outer layers of retina

• Focuses images on the retina

Multiple Choice

What is the correct pathway of vision

• Cornea -> Pupil -> Retina -> Lens -> Optic Nerve -> Brain
• Cornea -> Pupil -> Lens -> Retina -> Optic Nerve -> Brain
• Cornea -> Iris -> Lens -> Retina -> Optic Nerve -> Eye
• Cornea -> Pupil -> Lens -> Optic Nerve -> Retina -> Brain

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of conjunctivitis?

• Redness and discharge

• Loss of peripheral vision

• Sudden appearance of floaters

• Partial loss of central vision

Open Ended

Explain how damage to the blood vessels of the retina can lead to vision loss in diabetic retinopathy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems with focus is caused by the eyeball being too short?

• Myopia

• Hyperopia

• Astigmatism

• Presbyopia

Multiple Choice

Which structure of the ear is responsible for collecting sound waves and directing them into the auditory canal?

• Auricle (Pinna)

• Cochlea

• Incus

• Eustachian tube

Open Ended

Explain how the ossicles in the middle ear contribute to the process of hearing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the cochlea?

• Transmits sound waves to the brain

• Contains fluid that vibrates with sound

• Maintains balance

• Protects the ear from infection

Open Ended

Describe the pathway of hearing from the outer ear to the brain.

Multiple Choice

Which disorder is characterized by the hardening and immobility of the stapes, often leading to deafness in young adults?

• Otitis media

• Otosclerosis

• External otitis

• Myringotomy

Multiple Choice

Which ear disorder is characterized by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, resulting in partial or complete deafness?

• Meniere’s disease

• Presbycusis

• Sensorineural hearing loss

• Conductive hearing loss

Open Ended

Explain how the structures of the nose contribute to both the sense of smell and taste.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are symptoms of a deviated nasal septum?

• White lesions on tongue

• Blockage of airflow in one nostril

• Swollen, red bumpy tongue

• Loss of sense of taste

Open Ended

Compare and contrast glossitis and thrush in terms of their causes and symptoms.

Multiple Choice

Which layers of the skin contain specialized sensory nerve structures that detect touch, temperature, and pain?

• Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

• Epidermis only

• Dermis only

• Hypodermis only

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about the structures and functions of the sensory system, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?