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The sense of hearing can be classified as a:
The sense of hearing can be classified as a:
The sense of sight can be classified as a:
The sense of sight can be classified as a:
The Golgi tendon receptors can be classified as:
The Golgi tendon receptors can be classified as:
The free nerve endings in the skin respond to:
The free nerve endings in the skin respond to:
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General sense organs can be found in the highest concentration in:
General sense organs can be found in the highest concentration in:
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The white part of the eye is called the:
The white part of the eye is called the:
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The conjunctiva is:
The conjunctiva is:
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The colored part of the eye is called the:
The colored part of the eye is called the:
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The cornea:
The cornea:
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The pupil:
The pupil:
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The choroid layer:
The choroid layer:
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The innermost layer of the eye is the:
The innermost layer of the eye is the:
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The rods in the eye:
The rods in the eye:
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The cones in the eye:
The cones in the eye:
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The part of the eye with the highest concentration of cones is the:
The part of the eye with the highest concentration of cones is the:
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The 'blind spot' of the eye is also called the:
The 'blind spot' of the eye is also called the:
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The vitreous humor is found where:
The vitreous humor is found where:
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The external ear is called the:
The external ear is called the:
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The eardrum is also called the:
The eardrum is also called the:
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The sequence of the ossicles from the eardrum to the inner ear is:
The sequence of the ossicles from the eardrum to the inner ear is:
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In the middle ear:
In the middle ear:
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The structure that separates the middle ear from the inner ear is the:
The structure that separates the middle ear from the inner ear is the:
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The inner ear consists of three spaces which are:
The inner ear consists of three spaces which are:
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The perilymph is inside the:
The perilymph is inside the:
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Endolymph is:
Endolymph is:
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The sense of balance is classified as a:
The sense of balance is classified as a:
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The sense of balance occurs in the:
The sense of balance occurs in the:
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The specific organ of hearing is called the:
The specific organ of hearing is called the:
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The sense of taste is classified as a:
The sense of taste is classified as a:
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The cells responsible for the sense of taste are the:
The cells responsible for the sense of taste are the:
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The 4 taste sensations in order are:
The 4 taste sensations in order are:
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The sense of smell is classified as:
The sense of smell is classified as:
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The olfactory receptors:
The olfactory receptors:
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The sense of smell is:
The sense of smell is:
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The sense of smell is able to stimulate vivid memories because the olfactory tract passes through the:
The sense of smell is able to stimulate vivid memories because the olfactory tract passes through the:
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Which of the following sensations is generated by a special sense:
Which of the following sensations is generated by a special sense:
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the layers of the eye:
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the layers of the eye:
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the choroid layer:
Which of the following is NOT a part of the choroid layer:
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Which of the following is NOT true about the sense of taste and smell:
Which of the following is NOT true about the sense of taste and smell:
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The vestibular nerve contains a nerve from the:
The vestibular nerve contains a nerve from the:
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Which sensation is NOT sensed by a general sense organ:
Which sensation is NOT sensed by a general sense organ:
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Which sensation is not sensed by a special sense organ:
Which sensation is not sensed by a special sense organ:
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Which of the following is NOT true of a general sense organ:
Which of the following is NOT true of a general sense organ:
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This functional characteristic of all sense organs:
This functional characteristic of all sense organs:
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Study Notes
Classification of Senses
- Hearing is a mechanoreceptor.
- Sight is classified as a photoreceptor.
- Golgi tendon receptors function as proprioceptors.
- Free nerve endings in the skin primarily respond to pain.
- General sense organs are concentrated in the skin.
Anatomy of the Eye
- The white part of the eye is known as the sclera.
- Conjunctiva is a mucous membrane covering parts of the eye.
- The colored part of the eye is the iris.
- The cornea is the clear front portion of the sclera.
- The pupil allows light to enter the eye.
- The choroid layer prevents scattering of incoming light rays.
- The retina is the innermost layer of the eye.
Photoreceptors in the Eye
- Rods enable vision in dim light conditions.
- Cones are part of the retinal layer and detect red, green, and blue colors.
- The fovea centralis has the highest concentration of cones.
- The "blind spot," or optic disc, is where no photoreceptors are present.
Eye Components
- Vitreous humor is located in the posterior chamber of the eye.
- The external ear consists of the auricle (or pinna).
- Eardrum is also referred to as the tympanic membrane.
Middle and Inner Ear Structure
- The sequence of ossicles from eardrum to inner ear: malleus, incus, stapes.
- Tympanic membrane rests against the incus in the middle ear.
- The oval window separates the middle ear from the inner ear.
- The inner ear features the vestibule, semicircular canals, and endolymph.
Fluids in the Ear
- Perilymph is found within the bony labyrinth.
- Endolymph is found inside the cochlea and semicircular canals.
Balance and Hearing
- The sense of balance is classified as a mechanoreceptor.
- Balance is primarily associated with the semicircular canals and vestibule.
- The organ of Corti is the specific organ of hearing.
Taste and Smell
- Taste is classified as a chemoreceptor; gustatory cells are responsible for taste sensations.
- The four primary taste sensations are sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.
- Smell, another chemoreceptor, plays a role in taste as well.
- Olfactory receptors are sensitive and can adapt easily, responding to chemicals in water.
- The olfactory tract passes through the limbic system, linking smell to vivid memories.
Sensory Limitations
- Taste and smell do not respond to four primary stimuli simultaneously.
- Equilibrium is not sensed by general sense organs.
- Smell, taste, and equilibrium sensations are not detected by special sense organs.
- General sense organs are not limited to localized areas.
Functional Characteristics of Sense Organs
- All sense organs must detect a stimulus and changes in stimulus intensity.
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Test your knowledge on the different types of senses with these flashcards from Chapter 10. Explore classifications like mechanoreceptors, photoreceptors, and proprioceptors and understand how they relate to the senses of hearing and sight. Perfect for students studying sensory biology.
