Special Senses Quiz

Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye?

• Cornea

• Iris

• Retina

• Optic nerve

Which cells are responsible for vision in dim light?

• Cones

• Rods

• Ganglion cells

• Bipolar cells

What is another term for Hyperopia?

• Nearsightedness

• Emmetropia

• Farsightedness

• Lazy lens

In astigmatism, how many focal points are there on the retina?

• One

• Two

• Multiple

• None

What shape is the cornea in normal vision?

• Oval

• Sphere

• Irregular

• Cylindrical

What is night blindness?

• A condition where rod function is inhibited, hindering the ability to see at night

• A condition where cone function is inhibited, hindering the ability to see during the day

• A condition where both rod and cone functions are inhibited, hindering the ability to see at all times

• A condition where the eye is unable to distinguish between different colors

What condition can cause blindness due to increasing pressure within the eye?

• Hemianopia

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

• Myopia

Which part of the ear is known as the "bony labyrinth"?

• External ear

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

What is the primary function of the maculae in the vestibule?

• Detecting sound

• Reporting on the position of the head

• Regulating blood pressure

• Controlling muscle movements

Which part of the basilar membrane is affected by low-pitched sounds?

• Short, stiff fibers

• Long, floppy fibers

• Medium, flexible fibers

• No fibers