Special senses

Question 1

Not correct about olfactory sensory neurons

1. Located in olfactory epithelium
2. contain odorant receptors
3. surrounded by supporting cells
4. diverge to secondary sensory neurons
5. replaced if damaged

Answer 1

4. Convergence occurs, adding signal strength

Question 2

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is released from type II cells to stimulate primary
gustatory neurons.
A.Serotonin
B.Gustducin
C.Acetylcholine
D.Glutamine
E.ATP

Answer 2

E ATP is released from Type II cells

Question 3

What neurotransmitter is released from Type I Gustatory cells

Answer 3

Serotonin

Question 4

What tastes does Type II Gustatory cells detect

Answer 4

Sweet, sour, bitter, umami

Question 5

What taste does Type I Gustatory cells detect

Answer 5

Salty

Question 6

The receptors of equilibrium and hearing are the?
A.utricles
B.saccules
C.hair cells
D.supporting cells
E.ampullae

Answer 6

C hair cells

Question 7

The pitch of a sound wave is related to its?
A.amplitude
B.frequency
C.duration
D.decibels
E.pressure

Answer 7

B Frequency

Question 8

Loudness of sound is related to?

Answer 8

Amplitude of the sound wave

Question 9

A blind spot in the retina occurs where ?
A.the fovea is located
B.ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells
C.the optic nerve leaves the eye
D.rod cells are clustered to form the macula
E.amacrine cells are located

Answer 9

C Blind spot occurs where the optic nerve leaves the eye

Question 10

Rods are responsible for

Answer 10

Night vision (Low light)

Question 11

Cones are responsible for

Answer 11

Day Vision (high light)

Question 12

What cell type is most prevalent in fovea

Answer 12

Cone cells