special senses

Question 1

define olfactory + 3 types of cells in the olfactory epithelium

Question 2

explain olfactory receptor cells

Question 3

what is the olfactory transduction process

Question 4

comment on the olfactory threshold

Question 5

define olfactory adaptation

Question 6

areas of the brain involved in olfaction

Question 7

define anosmia, hyposmia, dysomia

Question 8

define gustation + 5 primary tastes

Question 9

is olfactory or gustation more sensitive

Question 10

explain gustation anatomy

Question 11

what is the life span of a gustation cell + a olfactory cell

Question 12

3 cranial nerves of gustation

Question 13

where do cranial nerves of gustation synapse, then where do they go to in the brain

Question 14

where is the primary gustatory centre

Question 15

comment on gustatory threshold

Question 16

define gustatory adaptation

Question 17

what % of sensory receptors are in eyes + what % of cerebral cortex is dedicated to visual processing

Question 18

what are the 3 layers of the eyes

Question 19

label the eye (refer to onenote)

Question 20

what is cornea + what does it do

Question 21

what is sclera + what does it do

Question 22

what is choroid

Question 23

what do cilliary bodies do

Question 24

what is iris

Question 25

how does pupil diameter change in bright vs dark light

Question 26

what key feature does the inner tunic connect to

Question 27

what are the 2 layers of the retina

Question 28

what are photoreceptors

Question 29

explain rods vs cones

Question 30

what is the macula lutea

Question 31

what is fovea centralis

Question 32

what are the 2 cavities of the lens

Question 33

where is aqeuous humour found + its function

Question 34

where is vitreous humour found + its function

Question 35

how is light focused on the retina

Question 36

light rays from distant/close objects are …., and what does this mean for amount of refraction needed

Question 37

how does light focus on DISTANT objects (zonular fibres, ciliary muscles, lens)

Question 38

how does light focus on CLOSE objects (zonular fibres, ciliary muscles, lens)

Question 39

what is near point of vision

Question 40

what 2 things does clear retinal image rely on

Question 41

define emmetropic, myopia, and hyperopia

Question 42

define astigmatism

Question 43

define presloyopia

Question 44

what are the 2 parts of photopigment

Question 45

how fast does light adaptation occur

Question 46

what is dark adaptation

Question 47

what is the process of photoreceptor neurotransmitter release in DARK (no stimulus)

Question 48

what is the process of photoreceptor neurotransmitter release in LIGHT (stimulus)

Question 49

2 parts of the visual field of each eye

Question 50

define trichromacy + colour blindess

Question 51

define deuferanopia, protanopia, and tritanopia

Question 52

3 parts of the ear

Question 53

label the external ear

Question 54

label the middle ear