WorksheetsSpecial Senses Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is called the
choroid
sclera
conjunctiva
retina
Which gland is located above the lateral end of each eye and releases tears?
tarsal gland
ceruminous gland
lacrimal gland
ciliary gland
Which layer of the eye contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones?
choroid
retina
sclera
cornea
What region of the retina lacks photoreceptors?
sclera
optic disc (blind spot)
choroid
iris
The biconvex structure that focuses light on the retina is the
lens
cornea
pupil
iris
Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?
Tarsal glands produce sweat.
Tarsal glands produce mucus.
Tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that lubricates the eye.
Tarsal glands secrete enzymes.
What type of photoreceptor cell allows us to see gray tones in dim light, and provides our peripheral vision?
optic disc
cones
ganglion cells
rods
The gel-like substance that reinforces the eyeball and prevents it from collapsing inward is the
ciliary body
choroid
sclera venous sinus
vitreous humor
The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or
emmetropia
hyperopia
myopia
astigmatism
An enzyme that destroys bacteria as it moistens and lubricates the eye is called
mucus
lysozyme
antibodies
glaucoma
What is the main function of the cones in the eye?
depth perception
color vision
vision in dim light
peripheral vision
What structure, found in the vascular layer, regulates the amount of light passing through the eye as well as giving it it's color?
Iris
pupil
cornea
lens
In the fibrous layer, the "white" of the eye is known as the
cornea
retina
choroid
schlera
The ability of the eye to focus on close objects is called
accommodation
refraction
binocular vision
inversion
The blood-rich nutritive layer that prevents light from scattering within the eye is called the
choroid
retina
schlera
cornea
What vision disorder results from the loss of lens transparency, causes vision to become hazy and distorted?
glaucoma
color blindness
cataracts
presbyopia
Which tunic, or layer, of the eye contains the retina?
fibrous layer
vascular layer
sensory layer
outermost layer
The five taste sensations are
sweet, sour, bitter, pasty, gritty
sweet, sour, chewy, gritty, greasy
sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, gritty
sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami
Gustatory hairs are to taste as olfactory hairs are to
sight
hearing
smell
equilibrium
Stimulation of sour receptors occurs in response to
mushrooms
lemons
sugar
steak
The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called
maculae
otoliths
papillae
basal cells
What specific receptor cells respond to chemicals dissolved in saliva?
taste bud cells
olfactory receptors
hair cells
gustatory cells
What system does your taste sensation interact with??
Olfactory
Touch
Auditory
Visual
The receptors for taste and olfaction are classified as
chemoreceptors
optic receptors
acoustic receptors
thermoreceptors
Where would we find olfactory receptors?
soft palate
in the organ of Corti
roof of our nasal cavity
on our retina
Which of the following would modify the sense of taste?
temperature of food
texture of food
nasal passage being congested by a cold
all of the above
Stimulation of umami receptors occurs in response to
candy
steak
lemon
cookies
Taste buds are found
on the tongue
scattered on the soft palate
inner surface of the cheek
all of the above
What structure provides the boundary between the outer and middle ear?
pinna
tympanic membrane
cochlea
oval window
What are the ossicles?
small bones in the middle ear
cells in the olfactory bulb
fluid-filled canals that extend into the cochlea
fine hairs on the basilar membrane
Sound vibrations from the eardrum go through the _________ __________ into the inner ear.
oval window
tympanic membrane
eustacian tube
exteranl auditory canal
The three organs of the inner ear include:
malleus, incus, and stapes
auricle, pinna, and eardrum
vestibule, semicircular canals and cochlea
eustachian tube, oval window and the external auditory canal
The _________ is a spiral shaped chamber that looks like a snail.
vestibule
cochlea
oval window
semicircular canals
The organs in the inner ear involved with balance are the
vestibule and semicircular canals
vestibule and cochlea
semicircular canals and cochlea
cochlea and the organ of Corti
The tube that runs from the middle ear to the throat is called the
external auditory canal
tympanic cavity
eustacian tube
semicircular canals
What structure is lined with ceruminous glands?
pharyngotympanic tube
auricle (pinna)
tympanic membrane
external acoustic meatus (auditory canal)
What sensation is related to sitting motionless at a desk studying you anatomy and physiology material?
static equilibrium
dynamic equilibrium
anosmia
cataracts
The cornea is indicated by
Label B
Label C
Label D
Label F
The lens is indicated by
Label B
Label C
Label D
Label I
The aqueous humor is indicated by
Label C
Label D
Label H
Label I
The retina is indicated by
Label B
Label F
Label G
Label H
The optic disc (blind spot) is indicated by
Label E
Label I
Label J
Label K
The choroid is indicated by
Label F
Label G
Label H
Label L
The suspensory ligaments are indicated by
Label A
Label C
Label E
Label J
The receptors for hearing (hair cells) are housed in the structure labeled
Label B
Label F
Label K
Label P
The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is indicated by
Label F
Label J
Label K
Label P
The auricle (pinna) is indicated by
Label D
Label E
Label L
Label R
The eustacian tube is indicated by
Label E
Label L
Label N
Label R
The stapes (stirrup) is indicated by
Label F
Label H
Label J
Label Q
Which structure is part of the middle ear and functions to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum?
external acoustic meatus
eustachian tube
oval window
round window
