Quiz about Senses Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting touch?

Accepted Answer

Mechanoreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Photoreceptors

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Chemoreceptors

Question 2

What do thermoreceptors detect?

Accepted Answer

Temperature variations

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Light

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Chemicals

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Pain

Question 3

Which sensory receptor is also known as nociceptors?

Accepted Answer

Pain receptors

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Photoreceptors

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Mechanoreceptors

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Chemoreceptors

Question 4

What type of stimulus do photoreceptors respond to?

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Light

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Chemicals

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Touch

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Temperature variations

Question 5

How many major types of sensory receptors are there?

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5

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3

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4

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6

Question 6

What are the impulses produced in the skin called?

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Cutaneous sensations

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Auditory sensations

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Visual sensations

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Olfactory sensations

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT included in cutaneous sensations?

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Smell

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Touch

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Heat

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Pressure

Question 8

How are receptors distributed throughout the body?

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Not equally distributed

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Equally distributed

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Only in the hands

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Only in the feet

Question 9

Which body parts are more sensitive to stimuli?

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Some body parts are more sensitive than others

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All body parts are equally sensitive

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Only the hands are sensitive

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Only the feet are sensitive

Question 10

Which type of nerve ending is responsible for sensing pain, temperature, touch, and pressure?

Accepted Answer

Free nerve endings

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Meissner's corpuscles

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Merkel's disk

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Pacinian corpuscle

Question 11

What is the primary function of Meissner's corpuscles?

Accepted Answer

Detect light touch in hairless skin

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Detect deep pressure and vibrations

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Detect movement of hair

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Sense pain and temperature

Question 12

Which receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure and stretching of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Ruffini's corpuscles

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Merkel's disk

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Hair follicle receptors

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Meissner's corpuscles

Question 13

What do Pacinian corpuscles primarily detect?

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Deep pressure and vibrations

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Light touch and pressure within the epidermis

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Movement of hair

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Temperature changes

Question 14

What are sensory receptors responsible for responding to?

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Stimuli such as touch, temperature, pain, chemicals, and light

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Emotions

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Nutrients

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Hormones

Question 15

Where are sensory receptors located in the body?

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Throughout the body

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Only in the brain

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Only in the skin

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Only in the muscles

Question 16

Through which layers does the skin receive cutaneous sensations?

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Dermis and epidermis

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Epidermis and hypodermis

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Dermis and hypodermis

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Epidermis and subcutaneous layer

Question 17

What distinguishes special senses from general senses?

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Special senses have receptors clustered in specialized organs.

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Special senses have receptors spread throughout the body.

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General senses have receptors clustered in specialized organs.

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General senses are limited to sight, hearing, smell, and taste.

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a general sense?

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Touch

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Sight

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Hearing

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Smell

Question 19

Where are the receptors for the sense of balance located?

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In the ear

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In the eye

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Throughout the body

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In the nose

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a specialized sense?

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Touch

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Hearing & Balance

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Smell

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Taste

Question 21

What specialized sense is associated with the ear?

Accepted Answer

Hearing & Balance

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Sight

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Smell

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Taste

Question 22

Which specialized sense is primarily responsible for detecting flavors?

Accepted Answer

Taste

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Sight

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Smell

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Hearing & Balance

Question 23

What is the function of the conjunctiva in the eye?

Accepted Answer

It covers the surface of the eyeball and secretes mucus to lubricate the eye.

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It controls the amount of light entering the eye.

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It focuses light onto the retina.

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It provides nutrients to the cornea.

Question 24

Where do the eyelids meet at the corners of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Medial commissure and lateral commissure

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Cornea and sclera

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Iris and pupil

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Retina and optic nerve

Question 25

What is the primary role of the eyelid?

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To protect the eye and keep it moist

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To focus light onto the retina

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To detect color and movement

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To control the size of the pupil

Question 26

What is the primary function of the lacrimal apparatus?

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To lubricate and cleanse the eye

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To produce saliva

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To aid in digestion

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To regulate blood pressure

Question 27

Which components are found in tears released by the lacrimal glands?

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Mucus, antibodies, and lysozyme

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Salts and sugars

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Proteins and lipids

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Hormones and enzymes

Question 28

Through which duct do tears finally drain into the nasal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Nasolacrimal duct

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Salivary duct

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Bile duct

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Eustachian tube

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the special senses?

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Touch

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Sight

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Hearing

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Smell

Question 30

What is the function of the lacrimal glands in the eye?

Accepted Answer

To keep the eye lubricated and protected from infection

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To enhance vision

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To control eye movement

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To detect light

Question 31

Why are the special senses considered 'special'?

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They have sensory receptors in localized areas or organs

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They are more important than other senses

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They are used more frequently

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They are less complex than other senses

Question 32

Which layer of the eye is responsible for protecting and shaping the eye?

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Sclera

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Choroid

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Retina

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Cornea

Question 33

What is the function of the retina in the eye?

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Contains photoreceptors that turn light energy into nerve impulses

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Protects and shapes the eye

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Pigmented, vascular membrane that includes the iris and pupil

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Provides nutrients to the eye

Question 34

Which layer of the eye includes the iris and pupil?

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Choroid

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Sclera

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Retina

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Cornea

Question 35

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

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It allows light into the eye.

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It regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

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It is the colored part of the eye.

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It is the opening in the center of the iris.

Question 36

Which part of the eye is responsible for regulating the amount of light entering the eye?

Accepted Answer

Iris

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Cornea

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Retina

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Lens

Question 37

What happens to the pupil in low light conditions?

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It becomes larger.

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It becomes smaller.

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It changes color.

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It closes completely.

Question 38

What is the primary function of the lens in the human eye?

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To direct light waves towards the retina

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To produce tears

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To detect color

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To protect the eye from dust

Question 39

Which structures control the shape of the lens in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments

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Optic nerves and cornea

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Iris and pupil

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Retina and sclera

Question 40

How does the lens change with age, affecting vision?

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It becomes less elastic, causing difficulty focusing

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It becomes more elastic, improving focus

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It changes color, affecting light absorption

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It enlarges, improving peripheral vision

Question 41

What is the function of the aqueous humor in the eye?

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It nourishes the cornea.

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It refracts light.

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It fills the space between the lens and retina.

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It supports the optic nerve.

Question 42

Where is the vitreous humor located in the eye?

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Behind the lens.

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In front of the lens.

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In the cornea.

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In the optic nerve.

Question 43

What is the function of the ciliary muscles in the eye?

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They adjust the shape of the lens.

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They protect the eye from dust.

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They regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

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They produce tears.

Question 44

Which part of the eye regulates the amount of light entering it?

Accepted Answer

Pupil and iris

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Retina

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Cornea

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Lens

Question 45

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Accepted Answer

It protects the eye.

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It adjusts the shape of the lens.

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It regulates light entry.

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It focuses light on the retina.

Question 46

What is the primary function of rods in the retina?

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Vision in low light

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Detecting colors

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Focusing images

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Producing tears

Question 47

Where are cones primarily concentrated in the retina?

Accepted Answer

In the center of the retina

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All over the retina

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At the edges of the retina

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Near the optic nerve

Question 48

Which type of photoreceptor is less sensitive but responsible for color detection?

Accepted Answer

Cones

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Rods

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Ganglion cells

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Bipolar cells

Question 49

What is the first structure that light hits in the eye to begin the process of seeing an image?

Accepted Answer

Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)

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Optic nerve

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Bipolar neurons

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Ganglion cells

Question 50

Which cells do the impulses travel through after the rods and cones in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar neurons

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Ganglion cells

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Retinal pigment epithelium

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Optic nerve

Question 51

What is the final destination of the impulse before it reaches the brain?

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve

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Rods and cones

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Retinal pigment epithelium

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Bipolar neurons

Question 52

What is the function of the fovea centralis in the human eye?

Accepted Answer

It contains only cones and provides the sharpest image.

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It contains only rods and provides peripheral vision.

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It is where the optic nerve meets the eye, creating a blind spot.

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It is responsible for night vision.

Question 53

Why is the blind spot in the human eye not regularly noticed?

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The brain fills in the missing images.

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It is too small to affect vision.

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It is located in the peripheral vision.

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It contains photoreceptors that compensate for the loss.

Question 54

Where in the eye are there no photoreceptors, creating a blind spot?

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve meeting point

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Fovea centralis

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Retina

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Cornea

Question 55

What is the condition called when the eye is too long, causing near-sightedness?

Accepted Answer

Myopia

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Hyperopia

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Astigmatism

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Presbyopia

Question 56

How do corrective lenses help individuals with vision problems?

Accepted Answer

They refract light to converge on the retina

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They change the color of the eyes

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They increase the size of the pupil

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They shorten the length of the eye

Question 57

What is the term for far-sightedness caused by the eye being too short?

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Hyperopia

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Myopia

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Cataract

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Glaucoma

Question 58

What are the two kinds of photoreceptors found in the retinal pigment epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Rods and cones

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Rods and cylinders

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Cones and spheres

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Spheres and cylinders

Question 59

What role does the optic nerve play in vision?

Accepted Answer

It channels impulses from photoreceptors to the brain

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It focuses light on the retina

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It produces corrective lenses

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It creates a blind spot in the retina

Question 60

What causes a blind spot in the retina?

Accepted Answer

The attachment of the optic nerve

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Incorrect focusing of light

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The presence of rods and cones

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The use of corrective lenses

Question 61

What might be required if light does not correctly focus on the retina?

Accepted Answer

Corrective lenses

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Surgery

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Medication

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Eye exercises

Question 62

What is the primary function of the structures of the ear in hearing?

Accepted Answer

To collect and transfer sound vibrations to the auditory nerve

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To amplify sound waves

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To produce sound waves

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To block external noise

Question 63

What type of receptors does the ear use to accomplish hearing?

Accepted Answer

Mechanoreceptors

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Photoreceptors

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Chemoreceptors

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Thermoreceptors

Question 64

What part of the ear collects sound waves?

Accepted Answer

Auricle

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Tympanic membrane

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Cochlea

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Eustachian tube

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