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How often are olfactory neurons replaced?
How often are olfactory neurons replaced?
- Every month
- Every year
- Every week
- Every two months (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary class of smell?
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary class of smell?
- Floral
- Camphoraceous
- Pungent
- Sour (correct)
In which areas do the majority of olfactory neurons project?
In which areas do the majority of olfactory neurons project?
- Occipital lobe
- Cerebellum
- Parietal lobe
- Central olfactory cortex (correct)
Which of the following is a secondary olfactory area involved in emotional responses to smell?
Which of the following is a secondary olfactory area involved in emotional responses to smell?
Which of these smells is categorized as ethereal?
Which of these smells is categorized as ethereal?
What role does the orbitofrontal cortex play in olfactory processing?
What role does the orbitofrontal cortex play in olfactory processing?
Approximately how many primary odors may exist?
Approximately how many primary odors may exist?
Which of the following correctly identifies an emotional and autonomic response area to smell?
Which of the following correctly identifies an emotional and autonomic response area to smell?
Which cranial nerve carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve carries taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
What type of information do action potentials convey in the visual pathways?
What type of information do action potentials convey in the visual pathways?
Which papillae are included in the taste sensation carried by the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
Which papillae are included in the taste sensation carried by the Glossopharyngeal nerve?
Which structure houses the eyes?
Which structure houses the eyes?
Which nerve carries taste sensations from the tongue root and epiglottis?
Which nerve carries taste sensations from the tongue root and epiglottis?
What type of papillae is the most numerous on the tongue?
What type of papillae is the most numerous on the tongue?
Which papillae are located in folds on the sides of the tongue?
Which papillae are located in folds on the sides of the tongue?
How many taste cells are typically found in each taste bud?
How many taste cells are typically found in each taste bud?
What is the shape of Vallate papillae?
What is the shape of Vallate papillae?
Which taste buds are known to decrease in number with age?
Which taste buds are known to decrease in number with age?
What is the primary function of microvilli found in taste cells?
What is the primary function of microvilli found in taste cells?
Which type of papillae appears as small red dots on the tongue?
Which type of papillae appears as small red dots on the tongue?
Which of the following statements about Filiform papillae is true?
Which of the following statements about Filiform papillae is true?
What is the small spot near the center of the retina called?
What is the small spot near the center of the retina called?
Which anatomical feature of the retina is responsible for focusing light?
Which anatomical feature of the retina is responsible for focusing light?
What is found at the optic disc in the retina?
What is found at the optic disc in the retina?
What exits the eye at the optic disc?
What exits the eye at the optic disc?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the fovea centralis?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the fovea centralis?
What best describes the role of the macula in vision?
What best describes the role of the macula in vision?
Which structure in the retina does NOT contain photoreceptors?
Which structure in the retina does NOT contain photoreceptors?
Which of the following correctly describes the blood vessels in the retina?
Which of the following correctly describes the blood vessels in the retina?
What number can a person with normal vision see in the color blindness chart?
What number can a person with normal vision see in the color blindness chart?
Which condition is most frequently associated with loss of sharp central vision in older adults?
Which condition is most frequently associated with loss of sharp central vision in older adults?
What does a person with red-green color blindness see on the color blindness chart?
What does a person with red-green color blindness see on the color blindness chart?
What is the main reason color blindness occurs more frequently in males?
What is the main reason color blindness occurs more frequently in males?
Which of the following conditions is an inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Which of the following conditions is an inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Which condition is characterized by the clouding of the lens of the eye?
Which condition is characterized by the clouding of the lens of the eye?
What visual perception change does a person with red-green color blindness experience?
What visual perception change does a person with red-green color blindness experience?
Which of the following conditions involves the degeneration of the optic nerve?
Which of the following conditions involves the degeneration of the optic nerve?
