Question 1

The tympanic membrane:

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A)   leads from the auricle into the temporal bone.
B)   surrounds the cochlea and the semicircular canals.
C)   is continuous with the external auditory meatus.
D)   is also known as the inner ear.

Question 2

Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-Passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane

Accepted Answer

A)  Auricle
B)  Cerumen
C)  External auditory meatus
D)  Tympanic membrane

Question 3

Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-Fleshy part of external ear on the outside of head

Accepted Answer

A)  Auricle
B)  Cerumen
C)  External auditory meatus
D)  Tympanic membrane

Question 4

The tip of the tongue reacts best to bitter taste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some ions are linked with a specific taste, such as H⁺ ions being sour and Na⁺ ions being salty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Fluid within the membranous labyrinth

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar membrane
B)  Bony labyrinth
C)  Cochlea
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  EndolymphF) Membranous labyrinthG) Organ of CortiH) PerilymphI) Scala tympaniJ) Scala vestibuleK) Semicircular canalsL) Tectorial membraneM) Vestibular membraneN) Vestibule

Question 7

Both the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are found in the anterior cavity of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Membrane that separates the scala tympani and the cochlear duct

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar membrane
B)  Bony labyrinth
C)  Cochlea
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  EndolymphF) Membranous labyrinthG) Organ of CortiH) PerilymphI) Scala tympaniJ) Scala vestibuleK) Semicircular canalsL) Tectorial membraneM) Vestibular membraneN) Vestibule

Question 9

Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description.
-Ear bones that transmit and amplify vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the oval window; the malleus, incus, and stapes

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditory ossicles
B)  Auditory tube
C)  Mastoid air spaces
D)  Oval window
E)  Round window

Question 10

Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description.
-Cavity at the entrance of the semicircular canal

Accepted Answer

A)  Basilar membrane
B)  Bony labyrinth
C)  Cochlea
D)  Cochlear duct
E)  EndolymphF) Membranous labyrinthG) Organ of CortiH) PerilymphI) Scala tympaniJ) Scala vestibuleK) Semicircular canalsL) Tectorial membraneM) Vestibular membraneN) Vestibule

Question 11

The cell most likely to be found in the fovea centralis of the eye would be a rod cell.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The posterior cavity of the eye contains aqueous humor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Convergence of impulses from cones is common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9.
-Malleus

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) 6G) 7H) 8I) 9

Question 15

The part of the eye containing nervous tissue is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   sclera.
B)   choroid.
C)   iris.
D)   retina.

Question 16

The white of the eye is called the choroid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Glaucoma is a disease in which the lens becomes opaque.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the _____ membrane can stimulate nerve impulse condition.

Accepted Answer

A)   tectorial
B)   basilar
C)   vestibular
D)   cochlear

Question 19

Dynamic equilibrium depends on the functioning of the crista ampullaris.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The auditory ossicles include the:

Accepted Answer

A)   malleus.
B)   incus.
C)   stapes.
D)   All of the above are correct.

Exam 24: Special Senses

Movement of hair cells in the organ of Corti against the _____ membrane can stimulate nerve impulse condition.

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The auditory ossicles include the:

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Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description. -Passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane

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Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Membrane that separates the scala tympani and the cochlear duct

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Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description. -Fleshy part of external ear on the outside of head

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Match each middle ear term with its corresponding description. -Ear bones that transmit and amplify vibrations of the tympanic membrane to the oval window; the malleus, incus, and stapes

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The white of the eye is called the choroid.

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Dynamic equilibrium depends on the functioning of the crista ampullaris.

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The tympanic membrane:

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Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Cavity at the entrance of the semicircular canal

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The cell most likely to be found in the fovea centralis of the eye would be a rod cell.

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Place in proper sequence the structures through which sound waves are conducted, starting with the number 1 and ending with 9. -Malleus

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Convergence of impulses from cones is common.

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Both the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are found in the anterior cavity of the eye.

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The tip of the tongue reacts best to bitter taste.

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Some ions are linked with a specific taste, such as H⁺ ions being sour and Na⁺ ions being salty.

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The part of the eye containing nervous tissue is the:

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Glaucoma is a disease in which the lens becomes opaque.

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Match each inner ear term with its corresponding description. -Fluid within the membranous labyrinth

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The posterior cavity of the eye contains aqueous humor.

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