Question 1

Dhara has Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder in which the body's white blood cells destroy glands such as the salivary glands. Determine the impact on taste sensation.

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Dhara will experience diminished taste s...

Question 2

Match the following with the parts of the eye.
  
-Cornea

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The answer of Match the following with the parts of...

Question 3

Summarize the five primary taste sensations.

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The five primary taste sensations are sw...

Question 4

Discuss the function of the auditory ossicles.

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The ossicles play an important role in a...

Question 5

People who are unable to distinguish certain colors have a form of:

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A)   color blindness.
B)   glaucoma.
C)   astigmatism.
D)   cataracts.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Discuss the path of nerve impulses from the spiral organ (organ of Corti) to the primary auditory cortex in the brain.

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Auditory signals travel through the coch...

Question 7

Trace the pathway of tears from the eye to the nose.

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The eye and the nasal cavity are connect...

Question 8

Explain the function of the pharyngotympanic (eustachian) tube.

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The pharyngotympanic tube serves to equalize air pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane. Normally closed and flattened, it opens briefly when we yawn or swallow.

Question 9

The optic disc is known as the blind spot because:

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A)   only cones populate the optic disc.
B)   only rods populate the optic disc.
C)   the fovea centralis prevents light from striking the optic disc.
D)   photoreceptors are absent from the optic disc.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

How is the sensation of taste affected by a dry mouth?

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A)   Most foods will taste bitter when the mouth is dry.
B)   Foods have a less intense taste when the mouth is dry.
C)   Foods have a more intense taste when the mouth is dry.
D)   The moisture level of the mouth has no influence on taste sensation.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Olfaction is the sense of:

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A)   taste.
B)   balance.
C)   smell.
D)   hearing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Match the following with the parts of the eye.
  
-Sclera

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The answer of Match the following with the parts of...

Question 13

Neurons on the superior ol nucleus compare information from both ears to determine the loudness of sound.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which extrinsic eye muscles move the eye inferiorly?

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A)   inferior oblique and superior rectus
B)   lateral rectus and inferior oblique
C)   superior oblique and inferior rectus
D)   inferior oblique and inferior rectusE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

In both general and (most) special sensation, information is first processed by sensory nuclei and then transmitted to the thalamus and to primary cortex areas for awareness and
identification.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Damage to the facial nerve would result in a loss of taste sensation from:

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A)   posterior one -third of the tongue.
B)   anterior two -thirds of the tongue.
C)   base of the tongue.
D)   roof of the mouth.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Trace the pathway of an image formed on the retina to the primary visual cortex in the brain.

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An image formed on the retina of each ey...

Question 18

The loudness of sound is determined by the vibrations of the:

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A)   tectorial membrane.
B)   otoliths.
C)   basilar membrane.
D)   scala vestibuli.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following demonstrates static equilibrium?

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A)   riding in an elevator
B)   riding in a car
C)   sitting in a movie theater to watch a film
D)   spinning on a merry -go -round at the parkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 20

Explain the role G -proteins play in taste sensation.

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Receptors for bitter, sweet, and umami c...

Exam 15: The Special Senses

Dhara has Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder in which the body's white blood cells destroy glands such as the salivary glands. Determine the impact on taste sensation.

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Match the following with the parts of the eye. -Cornea

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Summarize the five primary taste sensations.

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Discuss the function of the auditory ossicles.

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People who are unable to distinguish certain colors have a form of:

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Discuss the path of nerve impulses from the spiral organ (organ of Corti) to the primary auditory cortex in the brain.

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Trace the pathway of tears from the eye to the nose.

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Explain the function of the pharyngotympanic (eustachian) tube.

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The optic disc is known as the blind spot because:

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How is the sensation of taste affected by a dry mouth?

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Olfaction is the sense of:

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Match the following with the parts of the eye. -Sclera

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Neurons on the superior ol nucleus compare information from both ears to determine the loudness of sound.

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Which extrinsic eye muscles move the eye inferiorly?

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In both general and (most) special sensation, information is first processed by sensory nuclei and then transmitted to the thalamus and to primary cortex areas for awareness and identification.

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Damage to the facial nerve would result in a loss of taste sensation from:

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Trace the pathway of an image formed on the retina to the primary visual cortex in the brain.

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The loudness of sound is determined by the vibrations of the:

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Which of the following demonstrates static equilibrium?

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Explain the role G -proteins play in taste sensation.

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