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Which region of the nasal cavity is responsible for detecting chemicals for the sense of smell?
Which region of the nasal cavity is responsible for detecting chemicals for the sense of smell?
- Olfactory bulb
- Olfactory epithelium (correct)
- Paranasal sinus
- Nasal septum
What are the specialized neurons that detect odorants in the nasal cavity called?
What are the specialized neurons that detect odorants in the nasal cavity called?
- Basal cells
- Receptor proteins
- Olfactory bulb neurons
- Olfactory sensory neurons (correct)
What do odorants bind to in order to produce smell sensations?
What do odorants bind to in order to produce smell sensations?
- Basal cells
- Support cells
- Olfactory receptor proteins (correct)
- Nasal tissue
Which cells in the olfactory epithelium are responsible for replacing damaged olfactory sensory neurons?
Which cells in the olfactory epithelium are responsible for replacing damaged olfactory sensory neurons?
What type of sensations do general senses detect?
What type of sensations do general senses detect?
What aspect of special senses makes them different from general senses?
What aspect of special senses makes them different from general senses?
What type of ions cause the salty taste sensation when they enter gustatory cells?
What type of ions cause the salty taste sensation when they enter gustatory cells?
What triggers the sour taste sensation in gustatory cells?
What triggers the sour taste sensation in gustatory cells?
Which molecules activate the sweet taste receptors in gustatory cells?
Which molecules activate the sweet taste receptors in gustatory cells?
Which type of molecules are primarily responsible for bitter taste sensations?
Which type of molecules are primarily responsible for bitter taste sensations?
What is the primary substance that activates umami taste receptors?
What is the primary substance that activates umami taste receptors?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for carrying taste sensations from the anterior third of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for carrying taste sensations from the anterior third of the tongue?
What happens to taste sensations over time?
What happens to taste sensations over time?
Which accessory structure is primarily responsible for protecting the eye from foreign particles?
Which accessory structure is primarily responsible for protecting the eye from foreign particles?
What is conjunctivitis commonly referred to as?
What is conjunctivitis commonly referred to as?
What structures produce tears that wash away foreign particles from the eye?
What structures produce tears that wash away foreign particles from the eye?
Where do excess tears flow after washing over the surface of the eye?
Where do excess tears flow after washing over the surface of the eye?
Which cranial nerve connects to taste buds located in the posterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve connects to taste buds located in the posterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which taste sensation might stimulate a gag reflex to avoid poisons?
Which taste sensation might stimulate a gag reflex to avoid poisons?
What structure do the lacrimal puncta lead to?
What structure do the lacrimal puncta lead to?
Which muscle is responsible for moving the eye upwards?
Which muscle is responsible for moving the eye upwards?
What feature helps the oblique muscles to rotate the eye effectively?
What feature helps the oblique muscles to rotate the eye effectively?
What is the outermost layer of the eye called?
What is the outermost layer of the eye called?
What does the cornea do?
What does the cornea do?
What structure connects the lens to the ciliary body?
What structure connects the lens to the ciliary body?
What part of the eye is responsible for photoreception?
What part of the eye is responsible for photoreception?
What is the role of the iris in the eye?
What is the role of the iris in the eye?
Where is the fovea located?
Where is the fovea located?
What is the main function of the lacrimal sac?
What is the main function of the lacrimal sac?
Which muscle is NOT involved in rotating the eye?
Which muscle is NOT involved in rotating the eye?
What happens when the superior oblique muscle contracts?
What happens when the superior oblique muscle contracts?
What is the primary role of the ciliary body?
What is the primary role of the ciliary body?
What structure acts as a transition between the sclera and cornea?
What structure acts as a transition between the sclera and cornea?
What is the outermost layer of the retina primarily composed of?
What is the outermost layer of the retina primarily composed of?
What condition is characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes?
What condition is characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes?
Which cavity of the eye is filled with vitreous humor?
Which cavity of the eye is filled with vitreous humor?
What is the primary function of the aqueous humor in the anterior cavity?
What is the primary function of the aqueous humor in the anterior cavity?
What is the process called that allows the lens to change its shape for focusing?
What is the process called that allows the lens to change its shape for focusing?
What occurs when light is not properly focused on the retina due to the shape of the eye?
What occurs when light is not properly focused on the retina due to the shape of the eye?
What happens to the lens as a person ages that can impair vision?
What happens to the lens as a person ages that can impair vision?
Which layer of the retina contains ganglion cells?
Which layer of the retina contains ganglion cells?
What causes the bending of light as it enters the eye?
What causes the bending of light as it enters the eye?
What distinguishes emmetropia from other vision states?
What distinguishes emmetropia from other vision states?
What is a common consequence of high intraocular pressure?
What is a common consequence of high intraocular pressure?
What role do the ciliary muscles play in vision?
What role do the ciliary muscles play in vision?
What condition may result from changes in the vitreous humor?
What condition may result from changes in the vitreous humor?
What causes blur and distortions in vision associated with astigmatism?
What causes blur and distortions in vision associated with astigmatism?
What is the main consequence of bacteria invading the middle ear?
What is the main consequence of bacteria invading the middle ear?
What treatment is typically necessary to address otitis media in babies?
What treatment is typically necessary to address otitis media in babies?
What type of ear infection is often referred to as swimmer's ear?
What type of ear infection is often referred to as swimmer's ear?
What protective response reduces the movement of ossicles in response to loud sounds?
What protective response reduces the movement of ossicles in response to loud sounds?
What structure in the inner ear contains the receptors for hearing?
What structure in the inner ear contains the receptors for hearing?
What is the role of the basilar membrane in the cochlea?
What is the role of the basilar membrane in the cochlea?
What happens when the inner hair cells of the basilar membrane are vibrated?
What happens when the inner hair cells of the basilar membrane are vibrated?
Which ions influx into hair cells during depolarization due to sound vibrations?
Which ions influx into hair cells during depolarization due to sound vibrations?
How does the auditory system localize sound in space?
How does the auditory system localize sound in space?
What is the primary fluid within the membranous labyrinth?
What is the primary fluid within the membranous labyrinth?
What does the cochlear nucleus in the pons project to next?
What does the cochlear nucleus in the pons project to next?
Which characteristics of sound are determined by the frequency of hair cell firing?
Which characteristics of sound are determined by the frequency of hair cell firing?
What structure acts as a protective element against loud sounds by partially immobilizing ossicles?
What structure acts as a protective element against loud sounds by partially immobilizing ossicles?
What is the role of the inferior colliculus in the auditory pathway?
What is the role of the inferior colliculus in the auditory pathway?
In the vestibular system, what do the maculae detect?
In the vestibular system, what do the maculae detect?
What causes hair cells in the maculae to bend when the head tilts?
What causes hair cells in the maculae to bend when the head tilts?
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
What is the primary function of the semicircular canals in the vestibular system?
How does the vestibular system help maintain gaze during head movement?
How does the vestibular system help maintain gaze during head movement?
What happens to sensations after spinning around and then stopping?
What happens to sensations after spinning around and then stopping?
What type of membrane do hair cells in the cristae of the semicircular canals reside within?
What type of membrane do hair cells in the cristae of the semicircular canals reside within?
What physiological reaction occurs when hair cells bend in response to movement?
What physiological reaction occurs when hair cells bend in response to movement?
Which region of the brain coordinates movement based on vestibular information?
Which region of the brain coordinates movement based on vestibular information?
What happens as a result of extensive decussation in the auditory pathway?
What happens as a result of extensive decussation in the auditory pathway?
What type of cells connect the photoreceptors to the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the retina?
What type of cells connect the photoreceptors to the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the retina?
Which structure in the ear contains hair cells that transduce sound stimuli?
Which structure in the ear contains hair cells that transduce sound stimuli?
What controls the shape of the lens in the eye?
What controls the shape of the lens in the eye?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory sensory neuron system?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory sensory neuron system?
Which component of the auditory system is involved in equilibrium?
Which component of the auditory system is involved in equilibrium?
How does the sensitivity of the sense of olfaction change with age?
How does the sensitivity of the sense of olfaction change with age?
What membrane in the cochlea marks the end of the scala tympani?
What membrane in the cochlea marks the end of the scala tympani?
What type of muscle is responsible for the elevation of the upper eyelid?
What type of muscle is responsible for the elevation of the upper eyelid?
Which of the following cranial nerves is associated with the olfactory system?
Which of the following cranial nerves is associated with the olfactory system?
What role does cAMP play in olfactory signal transduction?
What role does cAMP play in olfactory signal transduction?
Which structure contains the calcium carbonate crystals involved in balance in the inner ear?
Which structure contains the calcium carbonate crystals involved in balance in the inner ear?
What is the process called that allows the olfactory system to become less responsive to a continuous odor?
What is the process called that allows the olfactory system to become less responsive to a continuous odor?
What is the function of the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs)?
What is the function of the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs)?
What component of the inner ear is responsible for interpreting sound waves?
What component of the inner ear is responsible for interpreting sound waves?
Which brain region is primarily involved in processing olfactory information?
Which brain region is primarily involved in processing olfactory information?
Which part of the retina is responsible for the highest visual acuity?
Which part of the retina is responsible for the highest visual acuity?
Which type of cells in taste buds are responsible for the detection of tastants?
Which type of cells in taste buds are responsible for the detection of tastants?
What are the five known primary tastes recognized in gustation?
What are the five known primary tastes recognized in gustation?
What type of receptor cells are responsible for the sense of taste?
What type of receptor cells are responsible for the sense of taste?
How do salty and sour tastes trigger gustatory receptor cells?
How do salty and sour tastes trigger gustatory receptor cells?
What does the suprachiasmatic nucleus help establish in the body?
What does the suprachiasmatic nucleus help establish in the body?
What is the average lifespan of gustatory receptor cells?
What is the average lifespan of gustatory receptor cells?
What type of sensory system is associated with specific organ structures like vision and hearing?
What type of sensory system is associated with specific organ structures like vision and hearing?
What structure is referred to as the white of the eye?
What structure is referred to as the white of the eye?
What happens to olfactory receptor neurons when they are damaged?
What happens to olfactory receptor neurons when they are damaged?
What mechanism allows gustatory receptor cells to increase their detection of chemicals?
What mechanism allows gustatory receptor cells to increase their detection of chemicals?
How do olfactory signals differ from other sensory signals?
How do olfactory signals differ from other sensory signals?
What is the relationship between olfaction and memory/emotion?
What is the relationship between olfaction and memory/emotion?
What is the primary function of the fovea centralis in vision?
What is the primary function of the fovea centralis in vision?
How does binocular vision enhance our perception?
How does binocular vision enhance our perception?
What is the role of the optic chiasm in visual processing?
What is the role of the optic chiasm in visual processing?
What primarily makes up the outer ear?
What primarily makes up the outer ear?
What determines the pitch of a sound?
What determines the pitch of a sound?
What is the main function of the tympanic membrane?
What is the main function of the tympanic membrane?
Which structure connects the middle ear to the throat for pressure equalization?
Which structure connects the middle ear to the throat for pressure equalization?
What is the consequence of conductive hearing loss?
What is the consequence of conductive hearing loss?
What initiates the process of hearing?
What initiates the process of hearing?
In terms of vision, how is information processed in the brain?
In terms of vision, how is information processed in the brain?
What is the function of the auditory ossicles?
What is the function of the auditory ossicles?
Which part of the brain primarily receives and processes visual information?
Which part of the brain primarily receives and processes visual information?
What type of equilibrium does the inner ear help to detect?
What type of equilibrium does the inner ear help to detect?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of improper functioning of the tympanic membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of improper functioning of the tympanic membrane?
What typically causes myopia?
What typically causes myopia?
What is hyperopia commonly referred to as?
What is hyperopia commonly referred to as?
Which type of visual aid can correct myopia and hyperopia?
Which type of visual aid can correct myopia and hyperopia?
What occurs during the dark current in photoreceptor cells?
What occurs during the dark current in photoreceptor cells?
What happens to retinal when it absorbs a photon?
What happens to retinal when it absorbs a photon?
What is the role of retinal isomerase after photobleaching?
What is the role of retinal isomerase after photobleaching?
Why are rods more sensitive to light than cones?
Why are rods more sensitive to light than cones?
What happens to photoreceptors in bright light conditions?
What happens to photoreceptors in bright light conditions?
What is the typical duration for rods to reach full sensitivity in darkness?
What is the typical duration for rods to reach full sensitivity in darkness?
What symptom do individuals experience upon waking up in bright conditions?
What symptom do individuals experience upon waking up in bright conditions?
Which of the following proteins do rods use to detect light?
Which of the following proteins do rods use to detect light?
How does phototransduction primarily occur in rods and cones?
How does phototransduction primarily occur in rods and cones?
What is primarily responsible for the repolarization of photoreceptor cells in light conditions?
What is primarily responsible for the repolarization of photoreceptor cells in light conditions?
What is the primary function of olfactory sensory neurons?
What is the primary function of olfactory sensory neurons?
Which term describes the molecules that activate our sensations of smell?
Which term describes the molecules that activate our sensations of smell?
Which part of the olfactory system contains the olfactory sensory neurons?
Which part of the olfactory system contains the olfactory sensory neurons?
What type of cells within the olfactory epithelium support the structure of the tissue?
What type of cells within the olfactory epithelium support the structure of the tissue?
In which area of the body are olfactory receptor proteins mainly located?
In which area of the body are olfactory receptor proteins mainly located?
What causes the salty taste sensation in gustatory cells?
What causes the salty taste sensation in gustatory cells?
How do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes primarily differ from salty and sour tastes?
How do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes primarily differ from salty and sour tastes?
What type of molecules typically activate umami receptors in gustatory cells?
What type of molecules typically activate umami receptors in gustatory cells?
What is the role of the facial and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves in taste sensation?
What is the role of the facial and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves in taste sensation?
What protective function do the eyelids serve for the eye?
What protective function do the eyelids serve for the eye?
What is the role of the lacrimal canaliculus?
What is the role of the lacrimal canaliculus?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating and retracting the upper eyelid?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating and retracting the upper eyelid?
What structure is responsible for the adjustment of the lens to focus light on the retina?
What structure is responsible for the adjustment of the lens to focus light on the retina?
Which part of the eye is primarily involved in photoreception?
Which part of the eye is primarily involved in photoreception?
What is the primary function of the iris?
What is the primary function of the iris?
Which layer of the eye is primarily vascularized and supplies blood to the eyeball?
Which layer of the eye is primarily vascularized and supplies blood to the eyeball?
What is the primary function of basal cells in the olfactory sensory neurons?
What is the primary function of basal cells in the olfactory sensory neurons?
Which cranial nerve carries olfactory information to the olfactory bulb?
Which cranial nerve carries olfactory information to the olfactory bulb?
What phenomenon explains the initial strong perception of an odor that diminishes over time?
What phenomenon explains the initial strong perception of an odor that diminishes over time?
Which taste sensation is activated by sodium ions entering the gustatory receptor cells?
Which taste sensation is activated by sodium ions entering the gustatory receptor cells?
What role do gustatory receptor cells in taste buds play?
What role do gustatory receptor cells in taste buds play?
What are the primary components of the retina?
What are the primary components of the retina?
What condition may result from diabetes affecting the retina?
What condition may result from diabetes affecting the retina?
What is the role of the ciliary body in vision?
What is the role of the ciliary body in vision?
What happens to the lens as a person ages?
What happens to the lens as a person ages?
What condition results from the retinal detachment?
What condition results from the retinal detachment?
Which substance primarily fills the posterior cavity of the eye?
Which substance primarily fills the posterior cavity of the eye?
What phenomenon occurs when light is not properly focused on the retina?
What phenomenon occurs when light is not properly focused on the retina?
What is the role of the vitreous humor in the eye?
What is the role of the vitreous humor in the eye?
What is the primary cause of myopia?
What is the primary cause of myopia?
Which condition is characterized by difficulty focusing on near objects due to an eye that is too short?
Which condition is characterized by difficulty focusing on near objects due to an eye that is too short?
What is the role of retinal isomerase in phototransduction?
What is the role of retinal isomerase in phototransduction?
What does photobleaching lead to in the context of rod function?
What does photobleaching lead to in the context of rod function?
During the dark current, what is the membrane potential of receptor cells?
During the dark current, what is the membrane potential of receptor cells?
What type of visual system operates during high light intensity conditions?
What type of visual system operates during high light intensity conditions?
What does the term 'dark current' refer to?
What does the term 'dark current' refer to?
What is the function of the rods in the retina compared to cones?
What is the function of the rods in the retina compared to cones?
What happens to the rods in bright light conditions?
What happens to the rods in bright light conditions?
What part of the nasal cavity is primarily responsible for detecting odors?
What part of the nasal cavity is primarily responsible for detecting odors?
What role do olfactory sensory neurons play in the sense of smell?
What role do olfactory sensory neurons play in the sense of smell?
What types of cells in the olfactory epithelium are responsible for maintaining its structure?
What types of cells in the olfactory epithelium are responsible for maintaining its structure?
Which term refers to chemicals that cause sensations of smells and odors?
Which term refers to chemicals that cause sensations of smells and odors?
What happens to olfactory sensory neurons when they are damaged?
What happens to olfactory sensory neurons when they are damaged?
What causes the depolarization of gustatory receptor cells in response to salty taste?
What causes the depolarization of gustatory receptor cells in response to salty taste?
Which molecule specifically activates umami taste receptors?
Which molecule specifically activates umami taste receptors?
What type of proteins are activated by sweet, bitter, and umami tastants in gustatory cells?
What type of proteins are activated by sweet, bitter, and umami tastants in gustatory cells?
What role do the cranial nerves VII and IX play in taste sensation?
What role do the cranial nerves VII and IX play in taste sensation?
What structure does each lacrimal punctum lead to?
What structure does each lacrimal punctum lead to?
Which muscle is responsible for laterally rotating the eye in opposition to the superior oblique muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for laterally rotating the eye in opposition to the superior oblique muscle?
What part of the eye adjusts the amount of light entering by controlling the pupil size?
What part of the eye adjusts the amount of light entering by controlling the pupil size?
What is the main function of the ciliary body in the eye?
What is the main function of the ciliary body in the eye?
Which layer of the eye contains the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the eyeball?
Which layer of the eye contains the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the eyeball?
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments of the eye?
What is the function of the suspensory ligaments of the eye?
Which layer of the retina is responsible for photoreception?
Which layer of the retina is responsible for photoreception?
What is the primary function of the aqueous humor in the anterior cavity of the eye?
What is the primary function of the aqueous humor in the anterior cavity of the eye?
What occurs to the sensitivity of the sense of olfaction as a person ages?
What occurs to the sensitivity of the sense of olfaction as a person ages?
Which condition results from the stiffening of the lens with age?
Which condition results from the stiffening of the lens with age?
Which type of feedback mechanism occurs in olfactory neurons after action potentials are generated?
Which type of feedback mechanism occurs in olfactory neurons after action potentials are generated?
What does the ciliary body control in the lens of the eye?
What does the ciliary body control in the lens of the eye?
What major visually impairing condition may result from high intraocular pressure?
What major visually impairing condition may result from high intraocular pressure?
How do gustatory receptor cells communicate the presence of different tastes?
How do gustatory receptor cells communicate the presence of different tastes?
Which structure converts light stimulation into action potentials in the retina?
Which structure converts light stimulation into action potentials in the retina?
What is the lifespan of gustatory receptor cells?
What is the lifespan of gustatory receptor cells?
Which response correctly identifies the known primary tastes?
Which response correctly identifies the known primary tastes?
How does light refract as it enters the eye?
How does light refract as it enters the eye?
What happens when there is a retinal detachment?
What happens when there is a retinal detachment?
Which layer of the retina contains the first-order sensory neurons?
Which layer of the retina contains the first-order sensory neurons?
What visual effect does emmetropia describe?
What visual effect does emmetropia describe?
What condition results from an eye that is too long from anterior to posterior?
What condition results from an eye that is too long from anterior to posterior?
Which visual aid is commonly used to correct myopia?
Which visual aid is commonly used to correct myopia?
What happens to sodium channels in photoreceptor cells when light is detected?
What happens to sodium channels in photoreceptor cells when light is detected?
What is the process called when the retinal molecule detaches from the opsin pigment?
What is the process called when the retinal molecule detaches from the opsin pigment?
Which protein do rods use to detect light?
Which protein do rods use to detect light?
What is the primary role of guanylyl cyclase (GC) in the phototransduction cascade?
What is the primary role of guanylyl cyclase (GC) in the phototransduction cascade?
What adaptation occurs in the visual system during prolonged exposure to bright light?
What adaptation occurs in the visual system during prolonged exposure to bright light?
Which of the following describes the initial change of retinal when it absorbs a photon?
Which of the following describes the initial change of retinal when it absorbs a photon?
How long does it typically take for rods to regain full light sensitivity after exposure to darkness?
How long does it typically take for rods to regain full light sensitivity after exposure to darkness?
Which part of the nasal cavity contains olfactory sensory neurons?
Which part of the nasal cavity contains olfactory sensory neurons?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
What stimulates the sense of taste in gustatory cells?
What stimulates the sense of taste in gustatory cells?
Which statement accurately describes olfactory receptor proteins?
Which statement accurately describes olfactory receptor proteins?
What type of ions causes depolarization in gustatory cells for a salty taste sensation?
What type of ions causes depolarization in gustatory cells for a salty taste sensation?
Which taste is primarily recognized through the binding of L-glutamate to specific receptors?
Which taste is primarily recognized through the binding of L-glutamate to specific receptors?
What structure is responsible for carrying taste sensations from the posterior two-thirds of the tongue?
What structure is responsible for carrying taste sensations from the posterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Which type of cells do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes primarily activate through their binding mechanisms?
Which type of cells do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes primarily activate through their binding mechanisms?
What is commonly referred to as pink eye, which affects the inner surface of the eyelids?
What is commonly referred to as pink eye, which affects the inner surface of the eyelids?
What structure do the lacrimal canaliculi drain into?
What structure do the lacrimal canaliculi drain into?
Which muscle is responsible for laterally rotating the eye?
Which muscle is responsible for laterally rotating the eye?
What is the primary function of the iris in the eye?
What is the primary function of the iris in the eye?
What is the relationship between the superior and inferior oblique muscles during vertical eye movements?
What is the relationship between the superior and inferior oblique muscles during vertical eye movements?
Which part of the eye transitions between the sclera and the cornea?
Which part of the eye transitions between the sclera and the cornea?
Which layer of the eye is responsible for supplying blood to the eyeball?
Which layer of the eye is responsible for supplying blood to the eyeball?
What structure is primarily responsible for the drainage of tears from the eye?
What structure is primarily responsible for the drainage of tears from the eye?
What is the condition characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes?
What is the condition characterized by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes?
What fluid fills the anterior cavity of the eye?
What fluid fills the anterior cavity of the eye?
Which process allows the lens to change shape for proper focusing?
Which process allows the lens to change shape for proper focusing?
What is the potential consequence of high intraocular pressure in the eye?
What is the potential consequence of high intraocular pressure in the eye?
What happens to the lens fibers as an individual ages?
What happens to the lens fibers as an individual ages?
What is the inner layer of the retina primarily composed of?
What is the inner layer of the retina primarily composed of?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory system?
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory system?
What causes distortions or blurriness in vision known as astigmatism?
What causes distortions or blurriness in vision known as astigmatism?
Which part of the eye is responsible for maintaining its overall shape and preventing distortion?
Which part of the eye is responsible for maintaining its overall shape and preventing distortion?
Which mechanism is responsible for the detection of salty tastes by gustatory receptor cells?
Which mechanism is responsible for the detection of salty tastes by gustatory receptor cells?
What type of vision is described by the term emmetropia?
What type of vision is described by the term emmetropia?
How does age affect the olfactory system's sensitivity?
How does age affect the olfactory system's sensitivity?
Which taste sensation is not among the five known primary tastes?
Which taste sensation is not among the five known primary tastes?
What happens to olfactory receptor response over time when exposed to a constant odor?
What happens to olfactory receptor response over time when exposed to a constant odor?
What condition occurs when the eye is too long from anterior to posterior, causing blurriness at the retina?
What condition occurs when the eye is too long from anterior to posterior, causing blurriness at the retina?
What effect does hyperopia (far-sightedness) have on vision?
What effect does hyperopia (far-sightedness) have on vision?
What is the role of phototransduction in the vision process?
What is the role of phototransduction in the vision process?
Which protein is used by rods to detect purple light?
Which protein is used by rods to detect purple light?
What happens to retinal when it undergoes photobleaching?
What happens to retinal when it undergoes photobleaching?
What is the primary function of retinal isomerase in the photoreceptor cells?
What is the primary function of retinal isomerase in the photoreceptor cells?
How long does it typically take for the rods to regain full sensitivity in darkness?
How long does it typically take for the rods to regain full sensitivity in darkness?
What is the reason cones are less useful in low light conditions compared to rods?
What is the reason cones are less useful in low light conditions compared to rods?
What happens to sodium channels in the absence of light?
What happens to sodium channels in the absence of light?
What type of taste sensation is primarily associated with the presence of L-glutamate?
What type of taste sensation is primarily associated with the presence of L-glutamate?
Which mechanism is responsible for salty and sour taste sensations in gustatory cells?
Which mechanism is responsible for salty and sour taste sensations in gustatory cells?
Which type of receptors are activated when sweet, bitter, or umami tastants bind to gustatory receptor cells?
Which type of receptors are activated when sweet, bitter, or umami tastants bind to gustatory receptor cells?
What is a potential evolutionary reason for the bitterness taste response in humans?
What is a potential evolutionary reason for the bitterness taste response in humans?
Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in carrying taste sensations?
Which cranial nerve is NOT involved in carrying taste sensations?
What do olfactory sensory neurons primarily detect?
What do olfactory sensory neurons primarily detect?
Which cells in the olfactory epithelium assist in maintaining its structure?
Which cells in the olfactory epithelium assist in maintaining its structure?
How are sensations of smell activated?
How are sensations of smell activated?
What is the main function of olfactory receptor proteins?
What is the main function of olfactory receptor proteins?
What role do basal cells play in the olfactory sensory neurons?
What role do basal cells play in the olfactory sensory neurons?
How does the sense of smell differ from the other senses in terms of brain processing?
How does the sense of smell differ from the other senses in terms of brain processing?
What is the primary mechanism for detecting salty tastes in gustatory receptor cells?
What is the primary mechanism for detecting salty tastes in gustatory receptor cells?
What happens to the olfactory sensory neurons as a person ages?
What happens to the olfactory sensory neurons as a person ages?
How are gustatory receptor cells structured to enhance their function?
How are gustatory receptor cells structured to enhance their function?
What is the role of the lacrimal canaliculus in tear drainage?
What is the role of the lacrimal canaliculus in tear drainage?
Which layer of the eye is primarily responsible for photoreception?
Which layer of the eye is primarily responsible for photoreception?
What is the primary function of the ciliary body?
What is the primary function of the ciliary body?
What part of the eye forms the border between the sclera and cornea?
What part of the eye forms the border between the sclera and cornea?
How does the iris control the amount of light entering the eye?
How does the iris control the amount of light entering the eye?
Which anatomical structure leads excess tears into the nasal cavity?
Which anatomical structure leads excess tears into the nasal cavity?
What is the primary substance found in the anterior cavity of the eye?
What is the primary substance found in the anterior cavity of the eye?
What is the condition resulting from diabetic damage to the retina's blood vessels?
What is the condition resulting from diabetic damage to the retina's blood vessels?
What is the process called that enables the lens to change shape for focusing?
What is the process called that enables the lens to change shape for focusing?
What is the term for normal vision with no refractive errors?
What is the term for normal vision with no refractive errors?
Which humor in the eye is responsible for maintaining its shape and preventing distortion?
Which humor in the eye is responsible for maintaining its shape and preventing distortion?
What condition can occur if the cornea is not perfectly rounded?
What condition can occur if the cornea is not perfectly rounded?
What is a common effect of aging on the lens of the eye?
What is a common effect of aging on the lens of the eye?
Which structure helps to protect the eye from foreign particles?
Which structure helps to protect the eye from foreign particles?
What occurs when light is refracted by the cornea and lens?
What occurs when light is refracted by the cornea and lens?
What condition is characterized by the focus of an image falling short of the retina?
What condition is characterized by the focus of an image falling short of the retina?
What structure in the retina is responsible for sensory transduction of light?
What structure in the retina is responsible for sensory transduction of light?
What is the effect of dark current on photoreceptor cells?
What is the effect of dark current on photoreceptor cells?
What happens to the retinal molecule during photobleaching?
What happens to the retinal molecule during photobleaching?
What enzyme is responsible for converting trans-retinal back to cis-retinal?
What enzyme is responsible for converting trans-retinal back to cis-retinal?
How long does it typically take for rods to fully adapt to darkness?
How long does it typically take for rods to fully adapt to darkness?
What is the main reason rods are often inactive during the day?
What is the main reason rods are often inactive during the day?
What type of protein do cones use to detect color in vision?
What type of protein do cones use to detect color in vision?
How does the sense of smell uniquely differ from other special senses?
How does the sense of smell uniquely differ from other special senses?
What happens to the sensitivity of olfactory neurons as a person ages?
What happens to the sensitivity of olfactory neurons as a person ages?
Which type of cells in the taste buds are responsible for sensing different primary tastes?
Which type of cells in the taste buds are responsible for sensing different primary tastes?
What is the lifespan of gustatory receptor cells in the taste buds?
What is the lifespan of gustatory receptor cells in the taste buds?
What primary mechanism is responsible for the salty taste sensation?
What primary mechanism is responsible for the salty taste sensation?
Which taste sensation is specifically activated by the amino acid L-glutamate?
Which taste sensation is specifically activated by the amino acid L-glutamate?
What role do the facial and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves play in taste perception?
What role do the facial and glossopharyngeal cranial nerves play in taste perception?
What is the function of bitter taste in relation to food intake?
What is the function of bitter taste in relation to food intake?
How does the presence of saliva affect taste sensations over time?
How does the presence of saliva affect taste sensations over time?
What role do olfactory receptor proteins play in the sense of smell?
What role do olfactory receptor proteins play in the sense of smell?
Which of the following describes the olfactory sensory neurons?
Which of the following describes the olfactory sensory neurons?
What type of cells in the olfactory epithelium support the structure and function of olfactory sensory neurons?
What type of cells in the olfactory epithelium support the structure and function of olfactory sensory neurons?
What substances are considered stimulants for our chemical senses of smell and taste?
What substances are considered stimulants for our chemical senses of smell and taste?
Which of the following accurately describes the general senses?
Which of the following accurately describes the general senses?
What is the function of the lacrimal canaliculus?
What is the function of the lacrimal canaliculus?
What structure is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
What structure is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
How do the oblique muscles assist in eye movement?
How do the oblique muscles assist in eye movement?
Where are the rods and cones located within the eye?
Where are the rods and cones located within the eye?
What does the ciliary body primarily do?
What does the ciliary body primarily do?
What occurs in myopia?
What occurs in myopia?
In hyperopia, which of the following is true?
In hyperopia, which of the following is true?
During sensory transduction in the retina, what happens to sodium channels in the presence of light?
During sensory transduction in the retina, what happens to sodium channels in the presence of light?
What is the significance of photobleaching in phototransduction?
What is the significance of photobleaching in phototransduction?
What role does retinal isomerase play after photobleaching?
What role does retinal isomerase play after photobleaching?
Which statement describes the scotopic and photopic systems?
Which statement describes the scotopic and photopic systems?
What is the resting membrane potential of photoreceptor cells in the absence of light?
What is the resting membrane potential of photoreceptor cells in the absence of light?
How long does it typically take for rods to reach full light sensitivity after moving from bright light to darkness?
How long does it typically take for rods to reach full light sensitivity after moving from bright light to darkness?
Which fluid in the anterior cavity of the eye helps maintain its shape?
Which fluid in the anterior cavity of the eye helps maintain its shape?
What condition is characterized by the loss of vision due to damage to retinal blood vessels linked with diabetes?
What condition is characterized by the loss of vision due to damage to retinal blood vessels linked with diabetes?
What is the result of high intraocular pressure within the eye?
What is the result of high intraocular pressure within the eye?
What happens to the lens of the eye as a person ages that affects vision?
What happens to the lens of the eye as a person ages that affects vision?
Which layer of the retina contains the photoreceptor cells?
Which layer of the retina contains the photoreceptor cells?
What causes light to be bent as it enters the eye?
What causes light to be bent as it enters the eye?
What condition may develop if the vitreous humor changes and the retina detaches?
What condition may develop if the vitreous humor changes and the retina detaches?
Which term describes normal, clear vision without defects in focus or refraction?
Which term describes normal, clear vision without defects in focus or refraction?
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Olfaction
Olfaction
The sense of smell, detected by chemicals inhaled through the nasal cavity.
Olfactory Sensory Neurons
Olfactory Sensory Neurons
Specialized neurons that detect odorants in the nose.
Odorants
Odorants
Chemicals that cause smells.
Olfactory Epithelium
Olfactory Epithelium
The area in the nasal cavity containing olfactory sensory neurons and regenerative cells.
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Special Senses
Special Senses
Senses localized in specific areas of the body.
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Olfactory Receptor Proteins
Olfactory Receptor Proteins
Proteins on the neurons that detect odorants.
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Cribriform Plate
Cribriform Plate
Bone structure through which olfactory neurons pass to the brain.
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Olfactory Bulb
Olfactory Bulb
Brain region receiving signals from olfactory neurons.
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Basal Cells
Basal Cells
Stem cells that replace olfactory sensory neurons.
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Olfactory Nerve
Olfactory Nerve
Axons of olfactory sensory neurons that carry smell signals to the brain.
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Olfactory Pathway
Olfactory Pathway
The route smell signals take through the brain.
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Primary Olfactory Cortex
Primary Olfactory Cortex
Brain region processing initial smell information.
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Limbic System
Limbic System
Brain region linked to emotions and memories.
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Olfactory Discrimination
Olfactory Discrimination
Ability to differentiate between different smells.
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Gustation
Gustation
The sense of taste.
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Papillae
Papillae
Bumpy structures on the tongue containing taste buds.
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Taste Buds
Taste Buds
Structures containing taste receptors.
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Gustatory Receptor Cells
Gustatory Receptor Cells
Specialized cells that detect taste stimuli.
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Gustatory Receptor
Gustatory Receptor
Taste receptor proteins that identify different tastes.
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Primary Tastes
Primary Tastes
Basic tastes recognized by humans (sour, salty, sweet, bitter, savory).
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Generator potential
Generator potential
Changes in membrane potential that can trigger action potentials.
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Salty Taste Mechanism
Salty Taste Mechanism
Sodium ions (Na+) entering gustatory cells through Na+ channels causing depolarization.
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Sour Taste Mechanism
Sour Taste Mechanism
Hydrogen ions (H+) entering gustatory cells through H+ channels causing depolarization.
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Sweet Taste Mechanism
Sweet Taste Mechanism
Tastants bind to protein receptors, triggering signal transduction and depolarization, not entering the cells.
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Bitter Taste Mechanism
Bitter Taste Mechanism
Bitter compounds bind to protein receptors, either depolarizing or hyperpolarizing gustatory cells.
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Umami Taste Mechanism
Umami Taste Mechanism
L-glutamate binds to protein receptors, causing depolarization, relating to savory/protein-rich foods.
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Facial Nerve (VII)
Facial Nerve (VII)
Cranial nerve carrying taste information from the anterior tongue.
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)
Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)
Cranial nerve carrying taste information from the posterior tongue.
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Vagus Nerve
Vagus Nerve
Cranial nerve carrying some posterior taste and gag reflex information.
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Conjunctiva
Conjunctiva
Thin membrane lining inner eyelid surface and covering the white of eye.
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Lacrimal Apparatus
Lacrimal Apparatus
Structure producing and draining tears, washing away foreign objects.
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Pink Eye
Pink Eye
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often viral or bacterial.
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Eyelids
Eyelids
Protective coverings of the eye, preventing dust and debris.
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Depolarization
Depolarization
Change in electrical potential causing a change in neurons, triggering nerve signaling.
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Lacrimal Punctum
Lacrimal Punctum
A tiny opening at the inner corner of each eyelid where tears drain into the lacrimal canaliculus.
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Lacrimal Canaliculus
Lacrimal Canaliculus
A tiny channel that carries tears from the lacrimal punctum to the lacrimal sac.
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Lacrimal Sac
Lacrimal Sac
A small pouch that collects tears from the lacrimal canaliculi before they flow into the nasolacrimal duct.
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Nasolacrimal Duct
Nasolacrimal Duct
A duct carrying tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity.
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Extrinsic Eye Muscles
Extrinsic Eye Muscles
Muscles located outside the eye that control eye movement and focus.
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Superior Rectus Muscle
Superior Rectus Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye upward.
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Inferior Rectus Muscle
Inferior Rectus Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye downward.
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Lateral Rectus Muscle
Lateral Rectus Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye outward (away from the nose).
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Medial Rectus Muscle
Medial Rectus Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye inward (towards the nose).
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Superior Oblique Muscle
Superior Oblique Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye downward and outward, helping with specific eye movements.
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Inferior Oblique Muscle
Inferior Oblique Muscle
An extrinsic eye muscle that rotates the eye upward and outward, helping with specific eye movements.
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Trochlea
Trochlea
A pulley-like piece of cartilage that guides the tendon of the superior oblique muscle.
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle
Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle
A muscle located in the orbit that elevates and retracts the upper eyelid.
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Fibrous Tunic
Fibrous Tunic
The outermost layer of the eye, consisting of the sclera and cornea.
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Sclera
Sclera
The white, opaque part of the fibrous tunic that covers most of the eye.
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Cornea
Cornea
The transparent front part of the fibrous tunic that allows light to enter the eye.
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Myopia
Myopia
Nearsightedness, a condition where distant objects appear blurry because the eye focuses images in front of the retina.
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Hyperopia
Hyperopia
Farsightedness, a condition where nearby objects appear blurry because the eye focuses images behind the retina.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism
A vision defect where the eye's cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing distorted vision.
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Phototransduction
Phototransduction
The process by which light energy is converted into electrical signals in the retina.
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Dark Current
Dark Current
The continuous release of neurotransmitter glutamate from photoreceptor cells in the absence of light.
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Photobleaching
Photobleaching
The process where light causes retinal to detach from opsin, resulting in a breakdown of cGMP.
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Retinal Isomerase
Retinal Isomerase
An enzyme that converts trans-retinal back to cis-retinal, resetting the photoreceptor for light detection.
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Photopic System
Photopic System
The visual system responsible for high-intensity light vision, primarily using cones.
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Scotopic System
Scotopic System
The visual system responsible for low-intensity light vision, primarily using rods.
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Rods
Rods
Photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for detecting light and motion, particularly in low light.
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Retinal
Retinal
A light-sensitive molecule derived from vitamin A, essential for vision.
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Opsin
Opsin
A protein that binds to retinal, forming a light-sensitive pigment in photoreceptor cells.
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cGMP
cGMP
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a molecule that keeps sodium channels open in photoreceptor cells, allowing the dark current.
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Photoreceptors
Photoreceptors
Specialized cells in the retina that convert light into electrical signals.
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Retina Layers
Retina Layers
The retina is organized into three layers: the photoreceptor layer, the bipolar/horizontal cell layer, and the ganglion cell layer.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
A complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to vision loss.
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Rods and Cones
Rods and Cones
Two types of photoreceptor cells: Rods detect light intensity (dim light) and cones detect color.
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Bipolar Cells
Bipolar Cells
First-order sensory neurons in the retina that receive signals from photoreceptors and transmit them to ganglion cells.
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Ganglion Cells
Ganglion Cells
Neurons in the retina that receive signals from bipolar cells and send their axons to the brain.
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Optic Nerve
Optic Nerve
Bundle of axons from ganglion cells that transmits visual information to the brain.
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Aqueous Humor
Aqueous Humor
Clear, watery fluid in the anterior cavity of the eye that maintains eye shape and provides nutrition.
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Vitreous Humor
Vitreous Humor
Thick, jelly-like substance filling the posterior cavity of the eye, helping maintain eye shape and hold the retina in place.
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Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular Pressure
Pressure within the eye, related to the amount of aqueous humor.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma
A condition causing damage to the optic nerve due to high intraocular pressure, leading to vision loss.
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Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment
Condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, potentially causing vision loss.
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Accommodation
Accommodation
The process of changing the lens shape to focus on objects at different distances.
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia
Age-related loss of accommodation, making it difficult to focus on near objects.
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Fovea Centralis
Fovea Centralis
A small region in the center of the retina with a high density of cones, responsible for sharp central vision.
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Binocular Vision
Binocular Vision
The ability to perceive depth and distance using both eyes, where the visual fields overlap.
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Nasal Retina
Nasal Retina
The medial half of the retina, receiving light from the opposite visual field.
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Temporal Retina
Temporal Retina
The lateral half of the retina, receiving light from the same visual field.
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Optic Chiasm
Optic Chiasm
The point where the optic nerves from each eye cross over, allowing information from the opposite visual field to reach the brain.
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Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
Lateral Geniculate Nucleus (LGN)
A structure in the thalamus that receives visual information from the optic nerve and processes it before sending it to the cortex.
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Optic Radiations
Optic Radiations
Axons of the LGN neurons that project to the primary visual cortex in the occipital lobe.
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Primary Visual Cortex
Primary Visual Cortex
The area in the occipital lobe where conscious perception of vision occurs.
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Static Equilibrium
Static Equilibrium
The sense of head position relative to gravity.
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Dynamic Equilibrium
Dynamic Equilibrium
The sense of linear and rotational movement.
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Auditory Ossicles
Auditory Ossicles
Three tiny bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes) that transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window.
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Oval Window
Oval Window
A membrane-covered opening separating the middle ear from the inner ear, receiving vibrations from the stapes.
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Perilymph
Perilymph
Fluid in the inner ear that transmits sound vibrations from the oval window.
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Conduction Hearing Loss
Conduction Hearing Loss
Hearing loss caused by problems in the outer or middle ear, preventing sound vibrations from reaching the inner ear efficiently.
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Eustachian Tube
Eustachian Tube
A tube connecting the middle ear to the throat, equalizing pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
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Otitis Media
Otitis Media
Infection of the middle ear, often caused by bacteria entering through the Eustachian tube. It can cause pain, fever, and hearing loss.
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Tympanic Membrane
Tympanic Membrane
The eardrum separating the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating to transmit sound.
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Ossicles
Ossicles
Three tiny bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes) that amplify sound vibrations.
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What are the three ossicles?
What are the three ossicles?
The three bones in the middle ear are the malleus, incus, and stapes. They are connected in a chain and transmit sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
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Tympanic Reflex
Tympanic Reflex
Muscular contraction that partially immobilizes the ossicles to protect the inner ear from loud sounds.
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Bony Labyrinth
Bony Labyrinth
Hollow space in the temporal bone filled with perilymph fluid, containing the structures of the inner ear.
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Membranous Labyrinth
Membranous Labyrinth
Hollow membranous structure within the bony labyrinth, filled with endolymph fluid and containing receptor cells.
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Organ of Corti
Organ of Corti
The structure on the basilar membrane within the cochlea where sound is detected.
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Vestibular Duct
Vestibular Duct
The space in the cochlea where perilymph vibrates, traveling around the cochlea.
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Helicotrema
Helicotrema
The structure where the vestibular duct joins the tympanic duct, at the apex of the cochlea.
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Basilar Membrane
Basilar Membrane
Membrane within the cochlea that vibrates in response to specific frequencies of sound.
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Tonotopic Arrangement
Tonotopic Arrangement
Organisation of the auditory system where specific frequencies of sound are processed in specific locations.
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Auditory Cortex
Auditory Cortex
The area of the brain that receives and processes sound information.
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What are the auditory reflexes controlled by?
What are the auditory reflexes controlled by?
Auditory reflexes are controlled by the inferior colliculus in the midbrain.
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What structure receives auditory information from the inferior colliculus?
What structure receives auditory information from the inferior colliculus?
The medial geniculate nucleus (MGN) of the thalamus receives auditory information from the inferior colliculus.
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What is the role of the primary auditory cortex?
What is the role of the primary auditory cortex?
The primary auditory cortex in the temporal lobe is responsible for our conscious awareness of sounds.
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How does the vestibular system detect static equilibrium?
How does the vestibular system detect static equilibrium?
Static equilibrium, or the position of the head relative to gravity, is detected by the maculae within the utricle and saccule.
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What detects rotational movements in the vestibular system?
What detects rotational movements in the vestibular system?
Rotational movements are detected by the cristae within the ampullae of the semicircular canals.
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What is the role of the vestibular nuclei?
What is the role of the vestibular nuclei?
The vestibular nuclei in the pons and medulla receive information from the vestibular system and project to various areas, including the cerebellum, cranial nerve nuclei, and the spinal cord.
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What is the vestibular ocular reflex (VOR)?
What is the vestibular ocular reflex (VOR)?
The vestibular ocular reflex (VOR) is a reflex that allows us to maintain gaze on an object even when our head is moving.
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What is nystagmus?
What is nystagmus?
Nystagmus is a rapid back and forth movement of the eyes that can occur due to sensory adaptation in the vestibular system, as seen after spinning.
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How does the vestibular system contribute to our sense of body position?
How does the vestibular system contribute to our sense of body position?
The vestibular nuclei project to the sensory cortices, combining information from the vestibular system, proprioception, and vision to provide a sense of body position.
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What is an alkaloid?
What is an alkaloid?
A substance, often from plants, that's chemically basic (alkaline) and makes things taste bitter.
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Amacrine cell
Amacrine cell
A type of cell in the retina that helps process early images by connecting to bipolar cells.
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Ampulla
Ampulla
The base of a semicircular canal in the ear where hair cells detect head rotation.
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Pinna
Pinna
The fleshy, outer part of the ear that catches sound waves.
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What is a bipolar cell?
What is a bipolar cell?
A cell in the retina that connects photoreceptors to the ganglion cells, passing visual information.
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Choroid
Choroid
Highly vascular tissue in the eye supplying the outer retina with blood.
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Ciliary body
Ciliary body
A smooth muscle structure in the eye that controls the lens shape for focusing.
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What is the cochlea?
What is the cochlea?
The auditory part of the inner ear, containing structures that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.
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Cochlear duct
Cochlear duct
A space inside the cochlea containing the organ of Corti, surrounded by fluid.
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Contralateral
Contralateral
Meaning 'on the opposite side,' like nerve fibers crossing the midline of the brain.
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Cupula
Cupula
A structure in the ear that bends hair cells when the head rotates, triggering balance.
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What is the definition of 'equilibrium'?
What is the definition of 'equilibrium'?
The sense of balance that tells you about your head's position and movement.
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Extraocular muscle
Extraocular muscle
One of six muscles that control eye movement by attaching to the eye's surface.
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What is olfaction?
What is olfaction?
Olfaction is the sense of smell, which is triggered by chemicals inhaled through the nasal cavity.
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What is the olfactory epithelium?
What is the olfactory epithelium?
The olfactory epithelium is a specialized area in the nasal cavity that contains sensory neurons, basal cells, and supporting cells, all of which are crucial for detecting smells.
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How do odorants trigger smell?
How do odorants trigger smell?
Odorants are chemicals that bind to receptor proteins on the dendrites of olfactory sensory neurons, triggering a signal that travels to the brain.
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What are the main parts of the olfactory system?
What are the main parts of the olfactory system?
The olfactory system includes the olfactory epithelium in the nose, the olfactory bulb in the brain, and the olfactory nerve connecting them.
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What is the role of the olfactory bulb?
What is the role of the olfactory bulb?
The olfactory bulb is a structure in the brain that receives signals from the olfactory sensory neurons and processes them into a recognizable smell.
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Salty Taste
Salty Taste
Caused by Na+ ions entering gustatory cells through Na+ channels, leading to depolarization.
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Sour Taste
Sour Taste
Caused by H+ ions entering gustatory cells through H+ channels, leading to depolarization.
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Sweet, Bitter, and Umami Taste
Sweet, Bitter, and Umami Taste
Tastants bind to protein receptors on gustatory cells, triggering signal transduction and depolarization, without entering the cells.
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Bitter Taste Function
Bitter Taste Function
May have evolved to protect us from poisons by triggering a gag reflex.
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Umami Taste
Umami Taste
Caused by L-glutamate binding to protein receptors on gustatory cells, triggering depolarization.
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What happens when coffee molecules bind to olfactory receptor proteins?
What happens when coffee molecules bind to olfactory receptor proteins?
They activate a G protein, which in turn activates adenylyl cyclase to produce cAMP, a second messenger. cAMP then opens cation channels, allowing Na+ and Ca2+ to enter the cell, causing depolarization and triggering action potentials in the olfactory neuron.
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What is olfactory discrimination?
What is olfactory discrimination?
The ability to differentiate between different odorants or smells. The human nose can detect a vast range of scents.
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How does our sense of smell adapt to odors?
How does our sense of smell adapt to odors?
Once generator and action potentials occur in an olfactory neuron, negative feedback mechanisms block the ion channels involved, reducing the signal. This is why a strong odor might fade over time, even if it's still present.
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What are the five primary tastes?
What are the five primary tastes?
Sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and umami (savory). Each taste is detected by specialized gustatory receptor cells on the tongue.
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How are salty and sour tastes detected?
How are salty and sour tastes detected?
Salty and sour tastes are detected by gustatory receptor cells that have ion channels that leak cations into cells. Salty tastes are due to the presence of sodium ions (Na+), while sour tastes are caused by hydrogen ions (H+).
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Vascular Tunic
Vascular Tunic
The middle layer of the eye, containing the choroid, ciliary body, and iris, supplying blood and regulating light.
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What are the three layers of the retina?
What are the three layers of the retina?
The retina is composed of three layers: the outermost layer containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones), the middle layer with bipolar cells and horizontal cells, and the innermost layer consisting of ganglion cells.
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What is diabetic retinopathy?
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels in the retina, potentially leading to vision loss.
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What is aqueous humor?
What is aqueous humor?
Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior cavity of the eye, maintaining its shape and providing nutrients.
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What is vitreous humor?
What is vitreous humor?
Vitreous humor is a thick, jelly-like substance that fills the posterior cavity of the eye, maintaining its shape and holding the retina in place.
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What is accommodation?
What is accommodation?
Accommodation is the process of changing the lens shape to focus on objects at different distances.
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What is presbyopia?
What is presbyopia?
Presbyopia is an age-related loss of accommodation, making it difficult to focus on near objects.
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What is emmetropia?
What is emmetropia?
Emmetropia describes normal, clear vision with no defects in focus or refraction.
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What is astigmatism?
What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a vision defect where the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing distorted vision.
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What are special senses?
What are special senses?
Senses localized to specific organs and tissues, like taste, smell, sight, balance, and hearing.
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What does the olfactory epithelium contain?
What does the olfactory epithelium contain?
It contains olfactory sensory neurons (smell detectors), basal cells (to replace damaged neurons), and supporting cells for structure.
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What are odorants?
What are odorants?
Chemicals that trigger the sensation of smell when they bind to olfactory receptor proteins.
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What is the function of the cribriform plate?
What is the function of the cribriform plate?
It is a bone structure that allows olfactory neurons to pass from the nasal cavity into the brain.
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Olfactory Sensory Neuron Turnover
Olfactory Sensory Neuron Turnover
Olfactory sensory neurons are constantly replaced by new ones from basal cells, but this process slows down with age, leading to reduced sense of smell.
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What is the olfactory tract?
What is the olfactory tract?
The olfactory tract is a bundle of axons that connect the olfactory bulb to various brain regions, carrying smell information.
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Unique Olfactory Pathway
Unique Olfactory Pathway
Olfaction is unique because it bypasses the thalamus, directly connecting to the cerebral cortex, explaining how smells trigger strong memories and emotions.
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Olfactory Receptor Protein Activation
Olfactory Receptor Protein Activation
When odorants bind to olfactory receptor proteins, they activate a G protein, which then activates an enzyme to produce cAMP, opening ion channels and causing depolarization.
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Taste Buds and Gustatory Receptor Cells
Taste Buds and Gustatory Receptor Cells
Taste buds are small structures on the tongue containing gustatory receptor cells, which detect chemicals in the oral cavity and send taste signals to the brain.
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What are the five basic tastes?
What are the five basic tastes?
The five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. Each of these tastes is detected by specific receptor cells on the tongue and palate, and each responds to a different type of chemical stimulus.
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How do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes work?
How do sweet, bitter, and umami tastes work?
Sweet, bitter, and umami tastes are initiated by tastant molecules binding to specific protein receptors on the membranes of gustatory cells. The binding triggers signal transduction pathways, leading to depolarization of the gustatory cell and the sensation of taste.
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How are salty and sour tastes different from sweet, bitter, and umami?
How are salty and sour tastes different from sweet, bitter, and umami?
Salty and sour tastes rely on ions entering the gustatory cells. Na+ ions for salty and H+ ions for sour. These ions cause depolarization and initiate the taste signal.
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What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
What is the function of the lacrimal apparatus?
The lacrimal apparatus is responsible for producing and draining tears. Tears protect the eye by washing away foreign particles and debris, keeping the surface of the eye moist and preventing infections.
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Eyebrows and eyelids
Eyebrows and eyelids
Eyebrows and eyelids are protective structures surrounding the eye. Eyebrows help prevent sweat and debris from entering the eye, while eyelids protect the eye from abrasions and block light.
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What are the special senses?
What are the special senses?
Special senses are highly specialized senses that rely on specific organs and tissues for detection. They include smell, taste, vision, hearing, and equilibrium.
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What causes salty taste?
What causes salty taste?
Sodium ions (Na+) enter gustatory cells through Na+ channels, causing depolarization, leading to a salty sensation.
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What causes sour taste?
What causes sour taste?
Hydrogen ions (H+) enter gustatory cells through H+ channels, causing depolarization, leading to a sour sensation.
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Why are bitter tastes important?
Why are bitter tastes important?
Bitter tastes can signal toxins, triggering the gag reflex to prevent ingestion of harmful substances.
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What is umami taste?
What is umami taste?
Umami, or savory taste, is triggered by the amino acid L-glutamate binding to protein receptors in gustatory cells.
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What are taste buds?
What are taste buds?
Taste buds are small structures on the tongue and palate that contain specialized cells called gustatory receptor cells.
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How do we taste salty and sour?
How do we taste salty and sour?
Salty and sour tastes are detected by gustatory receptor cells that have ion channels. Sodium ions (Na+) for salty, and Hydrogen ions (H+) for sour, enter the cells, causing depolarization.
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What are gustatory receptor cells?
What are gustatory receptor cells?
Specialized cells within taste buds that detect the presence of chemicals dissolved in saliva.
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What does it mean for olfactory neurons to have 'constant turnover'?
What does it mean for olfactory neurons to have 'constant turnover'?
Olfactory sensory neurons are constantly being replaced by new neurons. Basal cells, which function as stem cells, divide and differentiate to replace damaged or dead olfactory neurons.
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What are rods and cones?
What are rods and cones?
Rods and cones are photoreceptor cells found in the retina. Rods are responsible for detecting light intensity and are essential for vision in low light conditions. Cones are responsible for detecting color and provide sharp central vision.
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What is the function of aqueous humor?
What is the function of aqueous humor?
Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid found in the anterior cavity of the eye. It helps maintain the shape of the eye, provides nutrients to the cornea and lens, and removes waste products.
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What is myopia?
What is myopia?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error where the eye focuses light in front of the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurry. This is due to an elongated eyeball.
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What is hyperopia?
What is hyperopia?
Hyperopia, or farsightedness is a refractive error where the eye focuses light behind the retina, causing near objects to appear blurry. This is due to a shorter eyeball.
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What are the basic tastes we can detect?
What are the basic tastes we can detect?
Humans can identify five primary tastes: sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and savory (umami).
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How Olfactory Receptors Work
How Olfactory Receptors Work
When odorants bind to olfactory receptor proteins, they activate a G protein, which in turn activates adenylyl cyclase to produce cAMP. cAMP then opens cation channels, allowing Na+ and Ca2+ into the cell, causing depolarization and triggering action potentials.
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Taste Buds: Sensory Structures of Gustation
Taste Buds: Sensory Structures of Gustation
Small structures on the tongue, containing taste receptor cells (gustatory receptor cells) that are exposed to chemicals in the oral cavity through tiny openings. They have taste hairs (gustatory hairs) that increase their surface area for chemical detection.
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What are the 5 basic tastes?
What are the 5 basic tastes?
The 5 basic tastes are salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami.
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What are the mechanisms of salty and sour tastes?
What are the mechanisms of salty and sour tastes?
Salty taste occurs when sodium ions (Na+) enter through channels in taste receptor cells, while sour taste is triggered by hydrogen ions (H+) entering through their respective channels, both causing depolarization.
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How are sweet, bitter, and umami tastes different?
How are sweet, bitter, and umami tastes different?
Sweet, bitter, and umami tastes involve tastant molecules binding to specific protein receptors on the taste receptor cell membranes, triggering signal transduction pathways, instead of entering the cell.
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What is the function of bitter taste?
What is the function of bitter taste?
Bitter taste likely evolved to protect us from ingesting toxins, often found in plants. It can trigger the gag reflex to avoid swallowing harmful substances.
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What causes umami taste?
What causes umami taste?
Umami, or savory, is triggered by the binding of the amino acid L-glutamate to protein receptors. It's associated with protein-rich foods like meat, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
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What are the differences between rods and cones?
What are the differences between rods and cones?
Cones are responsible for color vision and work best in bright light, while rods are more sensitive to light and allow us to see in dim light. Hence, cones are responsible for the photopic system and rods are responsible for scotopic system.
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What is the olfactory bulb?
What is the olfactory bulb?
The olfactory bulb is a region in the brain that receives signals from olfactory sensory neurons. It's involved in processing and interpreting smell information.
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Olfactory Turnover
Olfactory Turnover
The constant replacement of damaged or dead olfactory sensory neurons by new ones, a process that slows down with age.
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How does smell trigger memories?
How does smell trigger memories?
Smell signals reach the limbic system and hypothalamus, areas associated with long-term memory and emotional responses.
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Gustatory Hairs
Gustatory Hairs
Small microvilli on gustatory receptor cells that increase surface area for detecting chemicals in the mouth.
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Five Primary Tastes
Five Primary Tastes
Sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and umami. Each taste is detected by a specific type of gustatory receptor cell.
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How do sour tastes work?
How do sour tastes work?
Acidic hydrogen ions (H+) enter gustatory cells through H+ channels, causing depolarization, leading to a sour sensation.
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Sweet, bitter, umami taste mechanism
Sweet, bitter, umami taste mechanism
These tastes involve tastant molecules binding to specific protein receptors on gustatory cell membranes, triggering signal transduction and depolarization without entering the cells.
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What is umami taste caused by?
What is umami taste caused by?
Umami, or savory taste, is caused by the binding of the amino acid L-glutamate to protein receptors on gustatory cells.
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Taste nerve pathways
Taste nerve pathways
Facial (VII) and glossopharyngeal (IX) cranial nerves carry taste information to the brain, with the vagus nerve also playing a role in gag reflexes.
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Emmetropia
Emmetropia
Normal, clear vision with no defects in focus or refraction.
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Special Senses
- Stars are spies of heaven (Hawaiian proverb)
- Special senses are localized to specific organs/tissues, unlike general senses
- Smell (olfaction) and taste (gustation) are chemical senses
- Olfaction occurs in the olfactory region of the nasal cavity, containing olfactory sensory neurons
- Olfactory sensory neurons detect odorants via olfactory receptor proteins
- Olfactory pathway includes olfactory nerves, bulb, and tracts connecting to primary olfactory cortex and limbic system
- Olfactory discrimination is the ability to distinguish between different odors, genes code for receptor proteins
- Olfactory pathway is unique as it does not use thalamus
- Gustation involves chemical detection in the oral cavity
- Tongue contains papillae with taste buds containing gustatory receptor cells
- Gustatory receptor cells have taste hairs (microvilli) to detect chemicals
- Gustatory receptor cells have lifespan of 10 days, replaced by basal cells
- Five primary tastes: sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and umami (savory)
- Salty and sour tastes are detected by ion channels, while sweet, bitter, and umami tastes involve binding to protein receptors
- Taste sensations gradually decrease due to dilution and adaptation
- Olfaction and Gustation work together
Vision
- Eyes are located within the bony orbits of the skull
- Accessory structures like eyelids, eyebrows, and lacrimal apparatus protect the eye
- Tears produced by lacrimal glands wash away foreign particles
- Extrinsic muscles move the eye for focus
- Eye has three layers: fibrous tunic, vascular tunic, and neural tunic
- Fibrous tunic includes sclera (white of eye) and cornea (transparent)
- Vascular tunic includes choroid (vascular layer), ciliary body (changes lens shape), and iris (controls pupil size)
- Lens, in conjunction with ciliary body, accommodates for focusing
- Anterior cavity contains aqueous humor to maintain eye shape
- Posterior cavity contains vitreous humor to maintain eye shape
- Refraction of light occurs as it passes through cornea, aqueous humor, lens, and vitreous humor
- Myopia ("nearsightedness") occurs when eye is too long, hyperopia ("farsightedness") when eye is too short
- Retina contains photoreceptors (rods and cones)
- Rods are more sensitive to light, cones detect color
- Phototransduction converts light into neural signals (action potentials)
- Image is inverted and projected onto retina
Hearing and Equilibrium
- Ear detects sound, static, and dynamic equilibrium
- Outer ear funnels sound waves to tympanic membrane
- Middle ear has auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) to transmit vibrations to oval window
- Inner ear contains bony labyrinth (filled with perilymph) and membranous labyrinth (filled with endolymph)
- Cochlea detects sound via hair cells on basilar membrane
- Hair cell movement triggers action potentials in vestibulocochlear nerve
- Vestibular system detects static and dynamic equilibrium in utricle, saccule, and semicircular canals
- Static equilibrium in vestibule detected via maculae
- Dynamic equilibrium (rotation) detected in semicircular canals via cristae
- Hearing loss can be conductive or sensorineural
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