Special Senses Quiz

Question 1

Complete the following sentence: The area of greatest visual acuity on the surface of the retina is the…

Answer 1

fovea.

Question 2

Nerve impulses from visual stimuli are integrated in which of the following areas of the brain?

Answer 2

Occipital lobe

Question 3

Which cranial nerve controls contraction of the circular smooth muscles of the iris?

Answer 3

Oculomotor

Question 4

Which structure contains photoreceptors?

Answer 4

Retina

Question 5

Complete the following sentence: The pupil is the hole in the centre of the…

Answer 5

iris

Question 6

What secretions are produced by the lacrimal gland?

Answer 6

Tears

Question 7

Complete the following sentence: Malleus, incus and stapes are small bones in the…

Answer 7

middle ear

Question 8

Which structure allows pressure in the middle ear to be equalised with atmospheric pressure?

Answer 8

Eustachian tube

Question 9

Which fluid is contained within the cochlear?

Answer 9

Perilymph

Question 10

Damage to the semicircular canals of the ear will affect what?

Answer 10

Balance