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Which of the following is a structural classification of sensory receptors based on cell type?
Which of the following is a structural classification of sensory receptors based on cell type?
- Free nerve ending
- Encapsulated ending
- Receptor cell
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is a functional classification of sensory receptors based on type of stimuli?
Which of the following is a functional classification of sensory receptors based on type of stimuli?
- Chemoreceptor
- Photoreceptor
- Nociceptor
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is a special sense localized in the head region?
Which of the following is a special sense localized in the head region?
- Pain
- Vision (correct)
- Touch
- Temperature
Which of the following papillae is NOT found on the tongue?
Which of the following papillae is NOT found on the tongue?
Which of the following is a structural classification of sensory receptors based on location of stimuli?
Which of the following is a structural classification of sensory receptors based on location of stimuli?
Which of the following is a general sense localized in the skin and internal organs?
Which of the following is a general sense localized in the skin and internal organs?
Which structure in the ear contains the otolithic membrane and otoliths?
Which structure in the ear contains the otolithic membrane and otoliths?
What generates an electrical signal in the hair cells of the vestibule?
What generates an electrical signal in the hair cells of the vestibule?
Which nerve transmits the electrical signals from the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals?
Which nerve transmits the electrical signals from the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals?
What is the function of the otolithic membrane and otoliths?
What is the function of the otolithic membrane and otoliths?
Which part of the membranous labyrinth contains the crista ampullaris?
Which part of the membranous labyrinth contains the crista ampullaris?
Where is equilibrium processed in the brain?
Where is equilibrium processed in the brain?
Which layer of the eye contains the photoreceptors involved in receiving and processing light?
Which layer of the eye contains the photoreceptors involved in receiving and processing light?
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments in the eye?
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments in the eye?
Which cavity of the eye is filled with vitreous humor?
Which cavity of the eye is filled with vitreous humor?
What is the function of the fovea centralis in the retina?
What is the function of the fovea centralis in the retina?
Where does the optic nerve leave the eye?
Where does the optic nerve leave the eye?
What is the function of hair cells in the ear?
What is the function of hair cells in the ear?
Which of the following is responsible for transforming mechanical waves into electrical signals in the ear?
Which of the following is responsible for transforming mechanical waves into electrical signals in the ear?
Which of the following is NOT a region within the inner ear?
Which of the following is NOT a region within the inner ear?
What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
What is the function of the Eustachian tube?
Which of the following is true about the cochlea?
Which of the following is true about the cochlea?
Where are the organs of Corti located?
Where are the organs of Corti located?
Which nerve is responsible for transmitting electrical signals from the hair cells of the Organ of Corti to the brain?
Which nerve is responsible for transmitting electrical signals from the hair cells of the Organ of Corti to the brain?
Which cranial nerves transmit taste information to the primary gustatory cortex?
Which cranial nerves transmit taste information to the primary gustatory cortex?
Where are the olfactory receptors located?
Where are the olfactory receptors located?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
What is the flow of tears from production to drainage?
What is the flow of tears from production to drainage?
Which sensory receptors are responsible for detecting light stimuli in the eye?
Which sensory receptors are responsible for detecting light stimuli in the eye?
True or false: Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli.
True or false: Chemoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli.
True or false: Exteroceptors are sensory receptors that respond to stimuli arising inside of the body.
True or false: Exteroceptors are sensory receptors that respond to stimuli arising inside of the body.
True or false: The tongue is the sensory organ for taste.
True or false: The tongue is the sensory organ for taste.
True or false: Filiform papillae are one of the four types of papillae found on the tongue.
True or false: Filiform papillae are one of the four types of papillae found on the tongue.
True or false: Gustation is one of the general senses localized in the skin and internal organs.
True or false: Gustation is one of the general senses localized in the skin and internal organs.
True or false: Olfaction is a special sense localized in the head region.
True or false: Olfaction is a special sense localized in the head region.
True or false: Taste buds contain three cell types: gustatory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells?
True or false: Taste buds contain three cell types: gustatory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells?
True or false: The olfactory epithelium contains olfactory receptor neurons, supporting cells, and basal cells?
True or false: The olfactory epithelium contains olfactory receptor neurons, supporting cells, and basal cells?
True or false: The olfactory glands produce mucus that dissolves odorants?
True or false: The olfactory glands produce mucus that dissolves odorants?
True or false: The olfactory nerve transmits information directly to the primary olfactory cortex without going through the thalamus?
True or false: The olfactory nerve transmits information directly to the primary olfactory cortex without going through the thalamus?
True or false: Photoreceptors are the sensory receptors responsible for detecting light stimuli in the eye?
True or false: Photoreceptors are the sensory receptors responsible for detecting light stimuli in the eye?
True or false: The lacrimal apparatus continuously cleans the anterior surface of the eye and prevents bacterial infection through the action of lysozyme?
True or false: The lacrimal apparatus continuously cleans the anterior surface of the eye and prevents bacterial infection through the action of lysozyme?
True or false: The middle ear consists of a space spanned by three small bones called ossicles?
True or false: The middle ear consists of a space spanned by three small bones called ossicles?
True or false: The inner ear is responsible for transforming mechanical waves into electrical signals?
True or false: The inner ear is responsible for transforming mechanical waves into electrical signals?
True or false: The cochlea is a spiral-shaped tube divided into two compartments?
True or false: The cochlea is a spiral-shaped tube divided into two compartments?
True or false: The basilar membrane is located between the organs of Corti and the scala tympani?
True or false: The basilar membrane is located between the organs of Corti and the scala tympani?
True or false: The hair cells of the Organ of Corti transmit their electrical signals to the vestibulocochlear nerve?
True or false: The hair cells of the Organ of Corti transmit their electrical signals to the vestibulocochlear nerve?
True or false: The vestibule is responsible for detecting rotational acceleration?
True or false: The vestibule is responsible for detecting rotational acceleration?
True or false: The fibrous tunic of the eye includes the white sclera and the clear cornea.
True or false: The fibrous tunic of the eye includes the white sclera and the clear cornea.
True or false: The vascular tunic of the eye is composed of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
True or false: The vascular tunic of the eye is composed of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
True or false: The neural tunic or retina of the eye contains the photoreceptors involved in receiving and processing light.
True or false: The neural tunic or retina of the eye contains the photoreceptors involved in receiving and processing light.
True or false: The fovea centralis is the area of the retina that lacks supporting cells and blood vessels, resulting in the greatest visual acuity.
True or false: The fovea centralis is the area of the retina that lacks supporting cells and blood vessels, resulting in the greatest visual acuity.
True or false: The optic disc, located at the posterior side of the eye, creates a blind spot in our vision.
True or false: The optic disc, located at the posterior side of the eye, creates a blind spot in our vision.
True or false: Light passes through the vitreous humor and lands on the retina in the posterior cavity of the eye.
True or false: Light passes through the vitreous humor and lands on the retina in the posterior cavity of the eye.
True or false: The otolithic membrane is a gel-like substance that the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals extend into.
True or false: The otolithic membrane is a gel-like substance that the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals extend into.
True or false: The otoliths are calcium carbonate crystals that are located on top of the otolithic membrane.
True or false: The otoliths are calcium carbonate crystals that are located on top of the otolithic membrane.
True or false: When the head moves, the otoliths remain stationary and do not move.
True or false: When the head moves, the otoliths remain stationary and do not move.
True or false: The hair cells within each ampulla are embedded in a region of the membranous labyrinth called the crista ampullaris.
True or false: The hair cells within each ampulla are embedded in a region of the membranous labyrinth called the crista ampullaris.
True or false: The cupula is a gelatinous layer that the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals extend into.
True or false: The cupula is a gelatinous layer that the hair cells of the vestibule and semicircular canals extend into.
True or false: As the head rotates in a plane parallel to the semicircular canal, the fluid deflects the cupula in the same direction as the head movement.
True or false: As the head rotates in a plane parallel to the semicircular canal, the fluid deflects the cupula in the same direction as the head movement.
