Eye

Question 1

Rod cells

Answer 1

higher in number
lower acuity
peripheral retina- decrease in number towards the macula

Question 2

Cone cells

Answer 2

lower in number
higher acuity
only in fovea- most dense in macula

Question 3

where are rod and cone cells found?

Answer 3

above the pigmented layer (??????)

Question 4

what is the optic disc?

Answer 4

raised bit of retina where optic nerve enters = blind spot

Question 5

what is the sac called above the chochlear duct?

Answer 5

scala vestibuli

Question 6

what is the sac called below the chochlear duct?

Answer 6

scala tympani

Question 7

what separates the cochlear duct and the scala vestibuli?

Answer 7

vestibular membrane

Question 8

what separates the cochlear duct and the scala tympani?

Answer 8

basilar membrane

Question 9

what membrane lies on top of hair cells?

Answer 9

tectoral membrane

Question 10

what is more superior utricle or sacule?

Answer 10

utricle

Question 11

what is found in the urricle and sacule?

Answer 11

maculae- vestibular receptors involved in balance and position of head

Question 12

what is found in the semicircular ducts in the ampulla?

Answer 12

christae ampullaris- vestibular receptors involved in rate and change of head movement