The special senses Flashcards
1
Q
The process of smell
A
-Molecules in air, dissolve in nasal mucus
-Bipolar, sensory neurons transfer chemical impulses
-Olfactory bulbs receive impulse
-impulse sent to olfactory cortex
-odor variety dependent on brain interpretation
2
Q
Equilibrium of inner ear
-cochlea: hearing
A
Static: vestibule
Kinetics: semicircular canals
3
Q
Auditory ossicles: malleus,incus, and stapes
-openings: oval and round windows
-eustachian tube: equalizes pressure
A
Middle ear
4
Q
Auricle: external, visible, flexible part
-External auditory meatus
> I think you’re blind with ceruminous glands
-tympanic membrane: vibrates in response to sound
A
Outer ear
5
Q
Lubricates the eyes
Contain Bacteriolytic lysozyme enzyme
Contain salt and gamma globulin
A
Purpose of tears
