Special Senses Review

In humans, the white portion of the eye is called the:

• Pupil
• Sclera
• Dyslexia
• Retina

The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eye is called the

• sclera
• retina
• cornea
• conjunctiva

The muscles that allow movement of the eye are called __________ and attached to the ___________ of the eye

• Intrinsic muscles; outside
• Intrinsic muscles; inside
• Extrinsic muscles; outside
• Extrinsic muscles; inside

When a person looks at an image, light rays pass through the eye and focus on the:

• Pupil
• Retina
• Optic nerve
• Lens

If your ossicles were removed, you would NOT be able to:

• Equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane
• Maintain your sense of balance
• Transmit sound waves to the inner ear
• Carry nerve impulses to the cerebrum

Of the following, when a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?

• Organ of Corti
• Cochlea
• Stapes
• Tympanic membrane

Olfactory receptors can be found:

• on the tongue
• in the nose
• in the ear
• in the skin

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The anterior chamber of the eye is filled with 

• aqueous humor
• vitreous humor
• air
• tears

The shape of the lens is regulated by 

• the ciliary body
• the retina
• the choroid
• the cornea

The point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the 

• fovea
• optic disc
• choroid
• macula lutea