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Special Senses Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is called the

a)

choroid

b)

sclera

c)

conjunctiva

d)

retina

2.

Which gland is located above the lateral end of each eye and releases tears?

a)

tarsal gland

b)

ceruminous gland

c)

lacrimal gland

d)

ciliary gland

3.

Which layer of the eye contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones?

a)

choroid

b)

retina

c)

sclera

d)

cornea

4.

What region of the retina lacks photoreceptors?

a)

sclera

b)

optic disc (blind spot)

c)

choroid

d)

iris

5.

The biconvex structure that focuses light on the retina is the

a)

lens

b)

cornea

c)

pupil

d)

iris

6.

Which of the following correctly states the function of the tarsal glands?

a)

Tarsal glands produce sweat.

b)

Tarsal glands produce mucus.

c)

Tarsal glands produce an oily secretion that lubricates the eye.

d)

Tarsal glands secrete enzymes.

7.

What type of photoreceptor cell allows us to see gray tones in dim light, and provides our peripheral vision?

a)

optic disc

b)

cones

c)

ganglion cells

d)

rods

8.

The gel-like substance that reinforces the eyeball and prevents it from collapsing inward is the

a)

ciliary body

b)

choroid

c)

sclera venous sinus

d)

vitreous humor

9.

The inability to see distant objects is termed "nearsighted" or

a)

emmetropia

b)

hyperopia

c)

myopia

d)

astigmatism

10.

An enzyme that destroys bacteria as it moistens and lubricates the eye is called

a)

mucus

b)

lysozyme

c)

antibodies

d)

glaucoma

11.

What is the main function of the cones in the eye?

a)

depth perception

b)

color vision

c)

vision in dim light

d)

peripheral vision

12.

What structure, found in the vascular layer, regulates the amount of light passing through the eye as well as giving it it's color?

a)

Iris

b)

pupil

c)

cornea

d)

lens

13.

In the fibrous layer, the "white" of the eye is known as the

a)

cornea

b)

retina

c)

choroid

d)

schlera

14.

The ability of the eye to focus on close objects is called

a)

accommodation

b)

refraction

c)

binocular vision

d)

inversion

15.

The blood-rich nutritive layer that prevents light from scattering within the eye is called the

a)

choroid

b)

retina

c)

schlera

d)

cornea

16.

What vision disorder results from the loss of lens transparency, causes vision to become hazy and distorted?

a)

glaucoma

b)

color blindness

c)

cataracts

d)

presbyopia

17.

Which tunic, or layer, of the eye contains the retina?

a)

fibrous layer

b)

vascular layer

c)

sensory layer

d)

outermost layer

18.

The five taste sensations are

a)

sweet, sour, bitter, pasty, gritty

b)

sweet, sour, chewy, gritty, greasy

c)

sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, gritty

d)

sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami

19.

Gustatory hairs are to taste as olfactory hairs are to

a)

sight

b)

hearing

c)

smell

d)

equilibrium

20.

Stimulation of sour receptors occurs in response to

a)

mushrooms

b)

lemons

c)

sugar

d)

steak

21.

The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called

a)

maculae

b)

otoliths

c)

papillae

d)

basal cells

22.

What specific receptor cells respond to chemicals dissolved in saliva?

a)

taste bud cells

b)

olfactory receptors

c)

hair cells

d)

gustatory cells

23.

What system does your taste sensation interact with??

a)

Olfactory

b)

Touch

c)

Auditory

d)

Visual

24.

The receptors for taste and olfaction are classified as

a)

chemoreceptors

b)

optic receptors

c)

acoustic receptors

d)

thermoreceptors

25.

Where would we find olfactory receptors?

a)

soft palate

b)

in the organ of Corti

c)

roof of our nasal cavity

d)

on our retina

26.

Which of the following would modify the sense of taste?

a)

temperature of food

b)

texture of food

c)

nasal passage being congested by a cold

d)

all of the above

27.

Stimulation of umami receptors occurs in response to

a)

candy

b)

steak

c)

lemon

d)

cookies

28.

Taste buds are found

a)

on the tongue

b)

scattered on the soft palate

c)

inner surface of the cheek

d)

all of the above

29.

What structure provides the boundary between the outer and middle ear?

a)

pinna

b)

tympanic membrane

c)

cochlea

d)

oval window

30.

What are the ossicles?

a)

small bones in the middle ear

b)

cells in the olfactory bulb

c)

fluid-filled canals that extend into the cochlea

d)

fine hairs on the basilar membrane

31.

Sound vibrations from the eardrum go through the _________ __________ into the inner ear.

a)

oval window

b)

tympanic membrane

c)

eustacian tube

d)

exteranl auditory canal

32.

The three organs of the inner ear include:

a)

malleus, incus, and stapes

b)

auricle, pinna, and eardrum

c)

vestibule, semicircular canals and cochlea

d)

eustachian tube, oval window and the external auditory canal

33.

The _________ is a spiral shaped chamber that looks like a snail.

a)

vestibule

b)

cochlea

c)

oval window

d)

semicircular canals

34.

The organs in the inner ear involved with balance are the

a)

vestibule and semicircular canals

b)

vestibule and cochlea

c)

semicircular canals and cochlea

d)

cochlea and the organ of Corti

35.

The tube that runs from the middle ear to the throat is called the

a)

external auditory canal

b)

tympanic cavity

c)

eustacian tube

d)

semicircular canals

36.

What structure is lined with ceruminous glands?

a)

pharyngotympanic tube

b)

auricle (pinna)

c)

tympanic membrane

d)

external acoustic meatus (auditory canal)

37.

What sensation is related to sitting motionless at a desk studying you anatomy and physiology material?

a)

static equilibrium

b)

dynamic equilibrium

c)

anosmia

d)

cataracts

38.

The cornea is indicated by

a)

Label B

b)

Label C

c)

Label D

d)

Label F

39.

The lens is indicated by

a)

Label B

b)

Label C

c)

Label D

d)

Label I

40.

The aqueous humor is indicated by

a)

Label C

b)

Label D

c)

Label H

d)

Label I

41.

The retina is indicated by

a)

Label B

b)

Label F

c)

Label G

d)

Label H

42.

The optic disc (blind spot) is indicated by

a)

Label E

b)

Label I

c)

Label J

d)

Label K

43.

The choroid is indicated by

a)

Label F

b)

Label G

c)

Label H

d)

Label L

44.

The suspensory ligaments are indicated by

a)

Label A

b)

Label C

c)

Label E

d)

Label J

45.

The receptors for hearing (hair cells) are housed in the structure labeled

a)

Label B

b)

Label F

c)

Label K

d)

Label P

46.

The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is indicated by

a)

Label F

b)

Label J

c)

Label K

d)

Label P

47.

The auricle (pinna) is indicated by

a)

Label D

b)

Label E

c)

Label L

d)

Label R

48.

The eustacian tube is indicated by

a)

Label E

b)

Label L

c)

Label N

d)

Label R

49.

The stapes (stirrup) is indicated by

a)

Label F

b)

Label H

c)

Label J

d)

Label Q

50.

Which structure is part of the middle ear and functions to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum?

a)

external acoustic meatus

b)

eustachian tube

c)

oval window

d)

round window