chapter 10 study Guide

What process allows the eyes to change between near and far vision by changing the shape of the lens? A. Accommodation B. Adjustment C. Adaptation D. Assimilation

A. Accommodation

Olfactory receptor cells are what type of cell? A. Bipolar neurons B. Squamous epithelial cells C. Connective Tissue cells D. Columnar epithelial cells

A. Bipolar neurons

Gustatory receptors are examples of what class of receptor? A. Chemoreceptors B. Proprioceptors C. Thermoreceptors D.Photoreceptors

A. Chemoreceptors

The olfactory receptors are examples of what class of receptor? A. Chemoreceptors B. thermoreceptors C. Mechanoreceptors D. Proprioceptors

A. Chemoreceptors

How is sensation different from perception? A. Sensation results when the brain receives information from sensory receptors B. Perception results when the brain receives information from the sensory receptors. sensation is the consciousness awareness of the stimuli

A. Sensation results when the brain receives information from sensory receptors

What sense allows for the maintenance of posture and balance when the body is at rest? A. Static equilibrium B. Dynamic Equilibrium C. Hearing D. Olfactory

A. Static Equilibrium

What is a characteristic of taste receptors? A. They are modified epithelial cells B. They are found only on the tounge C. They are nerve cells. D. If damaged, they are not replaced

A. They are modified epithelial cells

What is a characteristic of pain receptors? A. They are among the most specialized receptors B. They adapt rapidly C. They are typically stimulated by factors that can damage tissues D. They are widely distributed in the tissues of the brain

C. They are typically stimulated by factors that can damage tissues

Which of the following is a general sense? A. Taste B. Balance C. Touch D. Vision

C. Touch

Sound vibrations within the cochlea cause vibration of the _________blank, which in turn causes the hairs of the spiral organ to move back and forth against the _________blank. The result is deformation of the hairs. A. Oval window, Round window B. Basilar membrane; Tectorial membrane C. Tectorial membrane, Basilar membrane D. Basilar membrane, Tympanic membrane

B. Basilar membrane; Tectorial membrane

Where are the receptors for equilibrium located? A. In retina of the eye B. In the inner ear C. In the brain D. In joints of the limbs

B. In the inner ear

Where are the auditory ossicles located within the ear? A. External ear B. Middle Ear C. Outer Ear D. Inner Ear

B. Middle ear

Pain caused by a heart attack is often interpreted by the brain as coming from the left arm. What is this mismatch called? A. Ectopic focus B. Referred pain C. Translocated injury D. Phantom pain

B. Referred pain

The ampullae, containing sensory receptors, are located in what structure(s)? A. Retina B. Semicircular canals C. Vestibule D. Cochlea

B. Semicircular canals

What is the frequency range for the greatest sensitivity for human hearing? A. 10-10,000 vibrations/second B. 1k-2k vibrations/second C. 2K-3K vibrations/second D. 20K-30K Vibrations/seconds

C. 2k-3k Vibrations/second

What is the transparent, anterior portion of the outer layer of the eye called? A. Sclera B. Lens C. Cornea D. Pupil

C. Cornea

Where is the spiral organ located? A. In the semicircular canals B. In the scala vestibuli C. In the cochlear duct D. In the scala tympani

C. In the cochlear duct

What is the term for the ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus? A. Accommodation B. Sensory Deprivation C. Sensory Adaptation D. Refraction

C. Sensory adaptation

Name the auditory ossicle that is attached directly to the eardrum? A. Incus B. Cochlea C. Stapes D. Malleus

D. Malleus

The fovea centralis and macula lutea are part of what layer of the wall of the eye? A. Sclera B. Middle Layer C. Choroid coat D. Retina

D. Retina