Ch 9: Online 3

Question 1

Apparent diminishment of an ongoing stimulus

Answer 1

Adaptation

Question 2

A sensation that lingers after the stimulus stops

Answer 2

After-Image

Question 3

Light-sensitive chemical in rods

Answer 3

Rhodopsin

Question 4

Nearsightedness

Answer 4

Myopia

Question 5

Pinna

Answer 5

Auricle

Question 6

Lazy eye

Answer 6

Strabismus

Question 7

Form the optic nerve

Answer 7

Ganglion neurons

Question 8

Sight of the optic nerve in the retina

Answer 8

Optic disc

Question 9

Inhibits bacterial growth on the front of the eyeball

Answer 9

Lysozme

Question 10

Lets air into and out of the middle ear

Answer 10

Eustachian Tube

Question 11

Produce tears

Answer 11

Lacrimal glands

Question 12

A sensation felt in the area of the stimulated receptors

Answer 12

Projection

Question 13

Regulates the size of the pupil

Answer 13

Iris

Question 14

Ear drum

Answer 14

Tympanic membrane

Question 15

Contains the visual receptors

Answer 15

Retina

Question 16

Contains the receptors for hearing

Answer 16

Cochlea

Question 17

Previous sensations influence how a current sensation is felt

Answer 17

Contrast

Question 18

Inflammation of the lining of the eyelids

Answer 18

Conjunctivitis

Question 19

Farsightedness that comes with age

Answer 19

Presbyopia

Question 20

Crossing of the medial fibers of the optic nerves

Answer 20

Optic chiasma

Question 21

Contain receptors that detect motion

Answer 21

Semicircular canals

Question 22

A ruptured eardrum may result in this

Answer 22

Conduction deafness

Question 23

Inner ear temporal bone tunnels

Answer 23

Bony labyrinth

Question 24

Absorbed into the canal of Schlemm

Answer 24

Aqueous humor

Question 25

Detect stimuli for smell and taste

Answer 25

Chemoreceptors