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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
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Olfactory Receptor Proteins
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Cribriform Plate
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Olfactory Bulb
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Basal Cells
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Olfactory Nerve
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Olfactory Pathway
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Primary Olfactory Cortex
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Limbic System
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Olfactory Discrimination
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Gustation
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Papillae
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Taste Buds
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Gustatory Receptor Cells
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Gustatory Receptor
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Primary Tastes
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Generator potential
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Salty Taste Mechanism
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Umami Taste Mechanism
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Facial Nerve (VII)
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)
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Superior Rectus Muscle
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Trochlea
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle
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Retinal Isomerase
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Scotopic System
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Rods
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Fovea Centralis
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Study Notes
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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