Special Senses

Which one of the following is the first layer of the retina that light strikes after entering the eye?

• Outer synaptic layer
• Bipolar layer
• Photoreceptor layer
• Internal limiting membrane

The suspensory ligament holds which one of the following structures in place?

• Retina
• Optic disc
• Pupil
• Lens

Which one of the following cell types is primarily responsible for sound transduction?

• Outer hair cells
• Inner hair cells
• Supporting cells
• Ancillary hair cells

The white of the eye is termed what?

• Cornea
• Choroid
• Iris
• Sclera

Which of the following is not a primary taste?

• Bitter
• Umami
• Salty
• Smoky

Which of the following detects dissolved chemicals as part of the sensory process?

• Vision
• Hearing
• Balance
• Olfaction

Which one of the following tunica forms the innermost layer of the eye?

• Fibrous tunic
• Muscular tunic
• Vascular tunic
• Neural tunic

Sensory processing for which of the following senses involves hair cells?

• Vision
• Gustation
• Olfaction
• Hearing

Mushroom-shaped elevations on the tongue are which type of papillae?

• Filiform papillae
• Foliate papillae
• Vallate papillae
• Fungiform papillae

Approximately how many different odors can humans distinguish?

• 100
• 1,000
• 100,000
• 10,000