Lecture: Somatic Senses

Question 1

Give an example of a rapidly adapting stimulus

Answer 1

Touch, smell, pressure

Question 2

This sensory receptor detects mechanical pressure such as touch, pressure, and vibration

Answer 2

Mechanoreceptors

Question 3

This sensory receptor detects light that strikes the retina of the eye

Answer 3

Photoreceptors

Question 4

Speaking of the eye, which type of photoreceptor responds to bright light?

Answer 4

Cones

Question 5

This sensory receptor detects chemical changes in the mouth

Answer 5

Chemoreceptors

Question 6

This sensory receptor responds to painful stimuli

Answer 6

Nociceptors

Question 7

This sensory receptor responds to temperature

Answer 7

Thermoreceptors

Question 8

This is a sensation that allows us to know where our head and limbs are without using our eyes

Answer 8

Proprioception/Proprioceptive sensation

Question 9

If fast pain is localized (in one area only), then referred pain is?

Answer 9

Localized pain but will diffuse overtime

Question 10

Where are olfactory responses generated?

Answer 10

Olfactory cilia

Question 11

Which is more sensitive smell or taste?

Answer 11

Smell

Question 12

These provide electrical insulation and support for the olfactory receptor cells

Answer 12

Supporting cells

Question 13

This layer of the eyeball has many blood vessels that nourish the retina

Answer 13

Vascular tunic

Question 14

This is the outer coat of the eyeball and has the cornea and sclera

Answer 14

Fibrous tunic

Question 15

What gland is responsible for making tears?

Answer 15

Lacrimal glands

Question 16

These fibers hold the lens in position and attach them to the ciliary muscles

Answer 16

Zonular fibers

Question 17

This is found in the anterior cavity of the eyeball and helps maintain eyeball shape

Answer 17

Aqueous humor

Question 18

Where are the cones concentrated?

Answer 18

Fovea centralis

Question 19

It is a term for the normal eye with no defects

Answer 19

Emmetropic eye

Question 20

If Andrei has to go close to an objects to see clearly, what condition does he have?

Answer 20

Myopia

Question 21

If Domingo puts a book that he’s ready slightly far from his eye, what condition does he have?

Answer 21

Hyperopia

Question 22

Which one responds to horizontal movement: Utricle or Saccule?

Answer 22

Utricle

Question 23

Which one responds to vertical movement: Utricle or Saccule?

Answer 23

Saccule

Question 24

The maculae consists of two types of cells: ____, which are the sensory receptors, and _____.

Answer 24

Hair cells, supporting cells