Organs of Special Senses Quiz

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Which segment of the ear captures air vibrations and directs them towards the tympanic membrane?

External ear (correct)

Middle ear

Auricle (pinna)

Inner ear

What are the main parts of the external ear?

Auricle (pinna)

Vertical canal

Horizontal canal

All of the above (correct)

Which segment of the ear is responsible for sound modulation?

Middle ear (correct)

Inner ear

External ear

Tympanic membrane

What connects the tympanic membrane (ear drum) to the oval window in the middle ear?

Auditory ossicles Signup and view all the answers

Which segment of the ear communicates with the pharynx via the auditory tube?

Middle ear Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of the middle ear?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which segment of the ear is located in the tympanic part of the temporal bone of the skull?

Middle ear Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 non-communicating segments of the ear?

External ear, middle ear, inner ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the external ear?

Capturing air vibrations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the inner ear?

Balance Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for both hearing and balance?

Cranial nerve VIII Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cochlea?

Organ for hearing Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is known as the 'white of the eye'?

Sclera Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the choroid?

Provides blood supply and innervation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ciliary body?

Changes the shape of the lens for focusing Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the eye is responsible for constricting and dilating the pupil?

Iris Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the eye contains photoreceptors and connects to the optic nerve?

Nervous tunic Signup and view all the answers

What is the region where axons emerge from the eye bulb called?

Optic disk Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ciliary muscles?

Changes the shape of the lens for focusing Signup and view all the answers

Which tunic of the eye is responsible for allowing light to enter the eye?

Fibrous tunic Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles in the iris regulate the amount of light?

Both Constrictor pupillae and Dilator pupillae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the extrinsic muscles of the eye is true?

They are under voluntary control Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the eye contains the vitreous humor?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lacrimal gland?

To produce tears and keep the surface of the eye moist Signup and view all the answers

Where is the lacrimal gland located?

Dorso-lateral to the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the tongue?

To pick up food and facilitate swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Where are taste buds located on the tongue?

On vallate, foliate, and fungiform papillae Signup and view all the answers