Olfactory Receptors and Odor Detection

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What is the outer layer of the eye called?

  • Conjunctiva
  • Sclera
  • Cornea (correct)
  • Choroid coat

Which muscle is attached to the upper and lower eyelids?

  • Levator palpebrae superioris (correct)
  • Orbicularis oculi
  • Superior rectus
  • Inferior oblique

What is the function of the lacrimal gland?

  • Supporting vision
  • Maintaining eye shape
  • Controlling eye movement
  • Producing tears (correct)

What is the deepest layer of the eye called?

<p>Inner tunic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is primarily composed of connective tissue?

<p>Cornea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the extrinsic muscles attached to the bones of the orbit?

<p>Optic nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional senses mentioned in the text?

<p>Balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is sensory information regarding smell sent directly to?

<p>Olfactory bulb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To which part of the brain does the thalamus pass most sensory signals for processing?

<p>Cerebral cortex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for the sense of touch according to the text?

<p>Integumentary and nervous systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many different traditional senses are mentioned in the text?

<p>Five (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does sensory information from sensing organs relayed to different parts of the brain pass through?

<p>Various pathways (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eyelids in protecting the eye?

<p>To trap debris that enters the eye (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle opens the eyelid?

<p>Levator palpebrae superioris (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the visible part of the ear known as?

<p>Auricle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the eustachian tube in the middle ear?

<p>To equalize pressure in the ear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that leads sound waves from the auricle to the middle ear?

<p>External auditory canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of small hairs and ceruminous glands in the external auditory canal?

<p>To protect the ear from debris (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main composition of the cell membrane?

<p>Lipids and proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if there is extensive damage to the cell membrane?

<p>The contents of the cell will leak out (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the cell do all living substances, except for the nucleus, reside?

<p>Cytoplasm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'metabolism' refer to in relation to cells?

<p>Activity in the cytoplasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle contains enzymes for breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, acids, and foreign substances entering the cell?

<p>Lysosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the cell membrane do to protect the cell from tiny breaks?

<p>Seals them whenever they occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it often difficult to detect some odors?

<p>Because olfactory receptors are located very high in the nasal cavity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to approximately 50 percent of the intensity of an odor within the first second following stimulation?

<p>It is lost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is always in direct contact with the environment?

<p>The olfactory system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if damage occurs to the olfactory neurons?

<p>Sense of smell decreases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sensory organs on the tongue are responsible for detecting chemicals in food?

<p>Taste receptors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many basic tastes do taste buds relay to the brain?

<p>Five (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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