Chapter 8 Human Anatomy
The pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube is indicated by
Label A
The cochlea is indicated by
Label B
The semicircular canals are indicated by
Label C
The malleus (hammer) is indicated by
Label E
The auricle (pinna) is indicated by
Label F
The stapes (stirrup) is indicated by
Label H
The tympanic membrane is indicated by
Label I
Most common form is the lack of red or green cone receptors
color blindness
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
conjunctivitis
The transparent portion of the fibrous layer of the eye is the
cornea
Which one of the following correctly lists the order of the parts through which light passes as it enters the eye?
cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor
Increased pressure within the eye, which causes pain and possibly blindness
glaucoma
Fluid-filled part of the ear
inner ear
Location of equilibrium receptors
inner ear
Location of otoliths
inner ear
Location of the cochlea
inner ear
Location of the vestibular apparatus
inner ear
The pupil is an opening within the
iris
The biconvex structure that focuses light on the retina is the
lens
What flexible, crystal-like structure of the eye focuses light on the retina?
lens
Identify the pathway of vibrations as they travel from one ossicle to the next.
malleus, incus, stapes
Location of the ossicles
middle ear
Location of the pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube
middle ear
Tympanic membrane separates the outer ear from this region
middle ear
Nearsightedness
myopia
Location of ceruminous glands
outer ear
Location of the auricle (pinna) and external acoustic meatus
outer ear
Decreased lens elasticity associated with aging
presbyopia
Which layer of the eye contains rods and cones?
retina
The fibrous covering of the eye consists of the white outer layer, known as the ________, and a transparent portion known as the
sclera; cornea
"Crossed eyes"
strabismus
The five taste sensations are
sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami
Sound waves entering the external acoustic meatus (auditory canal) hit the eardrum, also known as the
tympanic membrane
Which cranial nerve transmits both hearing and equilibrium information to the brain?
vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)
The gel-like substance that reinforces the eyeball and prevents it from collapsing inward is the
vitreous humor (body)
