Special Senses Warm Up Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the path light takes as it passes through the eye.

A

-Cornea
-Aqueous Humor
-Pupil
-Lens
-Vitreous Humor
-Retina
-Optic Nerve
-Visual area of brain

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2
Q

When does sensorineural deafness occur?

A

When there is damage or degeneration of receptor cells of the spiral organ of corti

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3
Q

What is the fovea centralis?

A

The area of the retina with the greatest visual activity

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4
Q

The three sets of color receptors within the human retina are sensitive to what wavelengths of visible light?

A

-Blue
-Green
-Red

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5
Q

What is presbyopia?

A

The decreased lens elasticity associated with aging that makes it difficult to focus on near objects

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6
Q

The highly contagious bacterial infection known as “pinkeye” is caused by bacterial or viral irritation of the:

A

Conjunctiva

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7
Q

What gland produces tears in the eye?

A

Lacrimal gland

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8
Q

Where are equilibrium receptors located?

A

-Inner ear
~Semi-circular canal

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9
Q

Where are the hair cells that function as hearing receptors located?

A

Spinal organ of corti

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10
Q

What is the pathway of vibrations through the ossicles from the eardrum to the oval window?

A

-Malleus/Hammer
-Incus/Anvil
-Stapes/Stirrup

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11
Q

An ear infection following an illness such as a cold has passed from the throat through the auditory tube to the:

A

Middle ear

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12
Q

What are the primary taste sensations?

A

-Sweet
-Salty
-Sour
-Bitter
-Umami

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