Ch. 17 (end) and 18 Flashcards
The receptors responsible for auditory sensations are located in a structure called the __________.
-spiral ganglion
-spiral organ
-scala vestibuli
-tectorial membrane
spiral organ
When you spin quickly, you may feel dizzy. Which component of the inner ear generates the sensations that can lead to this feeling?
-otoliths
-spiral organ
-semicircular canals
-ossicles
-maculae
semicircular canals
Sound waves are converted into mechanical movements by the
-auditory ossicles
-tympanic membrane
-cochlea
-round window
-oval window
tympanic membrane
The following is a list of the steps that occur in the production of an auditory sensation. What is the proper sequence for these steps?
- The pressure wave distorts the basilar membrane on its way to the round window.
- Movement of the tympanic membrane causes displacement of the malleus.
- Displacement of the stereocilia stimulates sensory neurons of the cochlear nerve.
- Movement of the malleus causes movement of the incus and stapes.
- Distortion of the basilar membrane forces the hair cells of the spiral organ to vibrate against the tectorial membrane.
- Movement of the oval window establishes pressure waves in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli.
2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3
The frequency of a perceived sound depends on
-which part of the cochlear duct is stimulated.
-the movement of perilymph in the cochlear duct.
-the frequency of vibration of the tectorial membrane.
-the frequency of stereocilia vibration.
-the number of hair cells that are stimulated.
which part of the cochlear duct is stimulated.
The structure attached to the oval window that transmits vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the
-auditory tube
-basilar membrane
-incus
-stapes
-malleus
stapes
The function of the auditory tube is to
-redistribute endolymph after hearing a sound.
-help maintain equilibrium.
-provide a passageway for sound waves to enter the ear.
-amplify sounds.
-equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
The energy from a pressure wave in the cochlear fluid is released by the bulging and stretching of the
-round window
-vestibular membrane
-oval window
-cochlear duct
-tectorial membrane
round window
Our inner ear is protected from very loud noises by
-the tensory tympani stiffening the tympanic membrane and the stapedius reducing movement of the stapes.
-cerumen in the auditory canal.
-contraction of the auditory tube.
-the tensor tympani stiffening the tympanic membrane.
-the stapedius reducing movement of the stapes.
the tensory tympani stiffening the tympanic membrane and the stapedius reducing movement of the stapes.
Which of the following descriptions best matches the term basilar membrane?
-covers over the oval window
-moves up and down due to currents in the perilymph
-transmits movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear
-supports the olfactory organ
-tiny duct necessary for the static sense of equilibrium
moves up and down due to currents in the perilymph
As the stapes vibrates the oval window, pressure waves first begin
-in the endolymph of the scala tympani.
-in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli.
-in the endolymph of the cochlear duct.
-in the endolymph of the scala vestibuli.
-in the perilymph of the scala tympani.
in the perilymph of the scala vestibuli.
Perception of gravity and linear acceleration depends on
-the movement of endolymph within the semicircular canals.
-changes in the pressure exerted by the ampullary cupula on hair cells.
-the bending of hair cells in the ampullae.
-vibrations of the tectorial membrane striking hair cells.
-the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the maculae.
the force exerted by otoliths on hair cells of the maculae.
The ________ convey(s) information about head position with respect to gravity.
-utricle
-saccule
-ampulla
-cochlea
-utricle and the saccule
utricle and the saccule
Which of the following descriptions best matches the term stereocilia?
-transmit movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear
-bending these produces receptor potential in hair cells
-seal the oval window
-move up and down when the stapes moves back and forth
-tiny weights necessary for the static sense of equilibrium
bending these produces receptor potential in hair cells
Which of the following descriptions best matches the term otoliths?
-tiny weights necessary for the static sense of equilibrium
-seal the oval window
-transmit movement of the tympanic membrane to the inner ear
-bending these produces receptor potential in hair cells
-move up and down when the stapes moves back and forth
tiny weights necessary for the static sense of equilibrium
Conflicting sensory information from visual and movement signals may cause
-ringing in the ears.
-temporary deafness.
-enhanced hearing.
-motion sickness.
-difficulty hearing low tones.
motion sickness.
Endocrine cells
-are modified connective tissue cells.
-release their secretions onto an epithelial surface.
-are a type of nerve cell.
-contain few vesicles.
-release their secretions directly into body fluids such as blood.
release their secretions directly into body fluids such as blood.
________ are chemical messengers that are released by cells and transported in the bloodstream to alter the activities of specific cells in other tissues.
-Neurotransmitters
-Humoral antibodies
-Neuropeptides
-Antigens
-Hormones
Hormones