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Special Senses Flashcards

1
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Which glands produce tears to keep the conjunctiva moist and clean?

A

Lacrimal glands

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2
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What is conjunctivitis?

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva due to infection or physical abrasion

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In what conditions do rod cells work?

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In dim light, they see in black and white

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In what conditions do cone cells work?

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In lighter conditions, they see colour

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5
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Rods and cones synapse with sensory cells to form which nerve?

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The optic nerve

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6
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What are the 3 tunics of the eyeball?

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Fibrous, vascular and neural

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What is the fibrous tunic of the eyeball and what is its function?

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Made of the sclera and cornea, provides protection for the eye and attachments for muscles

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What is the ciliary body of the vascular tunic of the eyeball for?

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Contains suspensory ligaments that hold the lens

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9
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The vascular tunic of the eyeball contains blood vessels and smooth muscle and is made up from…

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Iris, ciliary body and choroid

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What is the choroid of the vascular tunic of the eyeball for?

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Contains the capillary network

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Which tunic of the eyeball contains the rod and cone cells?

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The neural tunic (retina)

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12
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Over accumulation of glucose due to poor control of diabetes can…

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Damage the retinal vessels leading to oedema and swelling of the macula to cause blurred vision.

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13
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What is glaucoma?

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A form of blindness where the intraocular pressure is increased due to build up aqueous humour in the anterior cavity

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14
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The two optic nerves meet to connect at the…

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Optic chiasma

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15
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Where is the visual cortex located?

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In the occipital lobe

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16
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Ears are divided into 3 parts

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External, middle and inner ar

17
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What is the role of the auricle of the external ear?

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Collects soundwaves

18
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What is the role of the tympanic membrane of the external ear?

A

Separates the external and middle ears. It vibrates when sound waves hit it

19
Q

The middle ear has 3 ear bones that…

A

Transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window

20
Q

How is the middle ear connected to the nasopharynx?

A

By the auditory tube (Eustachian tube)

21
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What part of the inner ear is concerned with hearing?

A

The cochlear

22
Q

What parts of the inner ear are concerned with balance?

A

The vestibule and the semicircular canals

23
Q

Which nerve transmits information from the inner ear to the brain?

A

Vestibulocochlear

24
Q

Where is the primary auditory cortex located?

A

In the temporal lobe

25
Q

Which nerve receives information relating to smell (olfaction)

A

Olfactory nerve

26
Q

Which nerves are associated with sensory axons for taste?

A

Facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus

27
Q

Where is the taste cortex located?

A

Parietal lobe

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