Lecture-special Senses Flashcards

1
Q

When is the vitreous body of the eye formed?

A

Is formed at birth and does not regenerate if injured

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2
Q

Cranial nerves that distribute preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to peripheral ganglia include?

A

CN III, VII, IX, X

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3
Q

The origin of all sympathetic nerves arise from?

A

The grey matter of lateral horn of spinal cord segments T1-L2.

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4
Q

Sympathetic nervous system is known to?

A

Decrease blood supply to intestines

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5
Q

Peripheral sensory nerves are what kind of neuron?

A

Pseudounipolar

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6
Q

Cranial nerve IX-glossopharyngeal provides what sense?

A

General sensation and taste from the posterior 1/3 of the tongue

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7
Q

Longitudinal fasciculi is an example of what kind of tract?

A

Association tract

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8
Q

All organs of special sense receive their innervation via?

A

Cranial nerves

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9
Q

Orbicularis oculi

A

Sphincter muscle that closes the eye

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10
Q

Which 2 holes of the skull does the main blood supply to the brain enter?

A

Foramen magnum and carotid canal

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11
Q

The lobe of the brain associated with olfaction and gustation is ?

A

Temporal lobe

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12
Q

What is the function of the Utricle and saccule of the ear ?

A

Gravity and linear acceleration

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13
Q

Sympathetic innervation does what to the body?

A

Increases heart rate and respiratory rate

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14
Q

Parasympathetic innervation does what to the body?

A

Constricts the pupils

Aids in digestion and rest

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15
Q

Endolymph is present in what part of the body?

A

Membranous labyrinth of the inner ear

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16
Q

Autonomic centers for basic rhythmicity functions, such as heart rate and respiratory rate are located here

A

Medulla oblongata

17
Q

Rods and cones in the eye synapse with what kind of neuron?

A

Bipolar

18
Q

Point at which no rods or cones are present

A

Optic disc- blind spot

19
Q

Lens

A

Structure with high elasticity; changed shape to adjust light coming in