Lecture 5 Flashcards
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Most taste buds are located? A) in the soft palate B) on the inner surface of the cheeks C) on the tongue D) in the pharynx
A
C) on the tongue
1
Q
Which of the following is the basic taste quality responsible for the "beef taste" of steak? A) umami B) bitter C) sour D) sweet
A
A) umami
2
Q
What happens when your ears pop when you’re on an airplane?
A
Pressure in airplane is low
Pressure in the middle ear is higher than air pressure in air passages (same as airplane)
Swallowing or yawning opens pharyngotympanic tube allows high pressure air to come out
3
Q
Ringing in the ears is called A) otitis externa B) méniére's syndrome C) otosclerosis D) tinnitus
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D) tinnitus
4
Q
The receptor organ for hearing is the A) modiolous B) crista ampullaris C) spiral organ (of corti) D) oval window
A
C) spiral organ (of corti)
5
Q
If the basilar membrane vibrates too much, what can happen to the stereocilia?
A
Can come off, causing hearing deficits. Human stereocilia do not regenerate.
6
Q
The receptor for static equilibrium is the A) macula B) semicircular canals C) utricle D) cochlear duct
A
A) macula
7
Q
An essential art of the macular involved in static equilibrium is (are) the _ A) cupula B) scala media C) spiral organ (of corti) D) otoliths
A
D) otoliths
8
Q
Tinnitus, vertigo and gradual hearing loss typify the disorder called A) motion sickness B) conjunctivitis C) strabismus D) méniére's syndrome
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D) méniére’s syndrome
