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Which of the following is true about the orientation of the six semicircular canals?
Which of the following is true about the orientation of the six semicircular canals?
- They are oriented at 45-degree angles to each other to detect head rotation in specific directions
- They are oriented parallel to each other to detect head rotation in specific directions
- They are not oriented in any specific pattern
- They are oriented at right angles to one another to detect head rotation in all directions (correct)
Where are the sensory cells in the otolith organs (sacculus and utriculus) located?
Where are the sensory cells in the otolith organs (sacculus and utriculus) located?
- Floating freely in endolymph
- Attached to the vestibular nerve
- Embedded in a gelatinous sheet covered with 'heavy' cristals of calcium carbonate (correct)
- Embedded in a cupula
What is the purpose of Epley's maneuver?
What is the purpose of Epley's maneuver?
- To stimulate the vestibular nerve
- To realign the semicircular canals
- To treat hearing loss
- To reposition otoliths (correct)
How are the ampulla of the superior (anterior) semicircular canal and the ampulla of the posterior semicircular canal functionally paired?
How are the ampulla of the superior (anterior) semicircular canal and the ampulla of the posterior semicircular canal functionally paired?
What is continuous with the endolymph on the apical surfaces of the vestibular hair cells?
What is continuous with the endolymph on the apical surfaces of the vestibular hair cells?
What do otolith organs enable to resolve?
What do otolith organs enable to resolve?
Where are sensory cells in the ampullae of the semicircular canals embedded?
Where are sensory cells in the ampullae of the semicircular canals embedded?
What is embedded in a gelatinous sheet covered with 'heavy' cristals of calcium carbonate?
What is embedded in a gelatinous sheet covered with 'heavy' cristals of calcium carbonate?
What is not exactly at right angles to enable it to resolve head tilt and linear acceleration?
What is not exactly at right angles to enable it to resolve head tilt and linear acceleration?
How many otolith organs are there?
How many otolith organs are there?
Which maneuver is designed to dislodge the crystals from the semicircular canals, treating vertigo symptoms?
Which maneuver is designed to dislodge the crystals from the semicircular canals, treating vertigo symptoms?
What do otolith organs detect?
What do otolith organs detect?
What is the function of type I and type II vestibular hair cells?
What is the function of type I and type II vestibular hair cells?
Which test involves irrigation with water of different temperatures to induce eye movements for testing brainstem function?
Which test involves irrigation with water of different temperatures to induce eye movements for testing brainstem function?
What is the main role of the olfactory epithelium located in the nose?
What is the main role of the olfactory epithelium located in the nose?
What is olfactory transduction primarily mediated by?
What is olfactory transduction primarily mediated by?
Which taste modality is responsible for the identification of energy-rich nutrients?
Which taste modality is responsible for the identification of energy-rich nutrients?
What is the primary mechanism for salt sensation in taste transduction?
What is the primary mechanism for salt sensation in taste transduction?
Where is the primary gustatory cortex located?
Where is the primary gustatory cortex located?
What causes 80% of taste disorders?
What causes 80% of taste disorders?
Which cranial nerves are involved in signaling taste from the rear 1/3 of the tongue to the brainstem?
Which cranial nerves are involved in signaling taste from the rear 1/3 of the tongue to the brainstem?
What contributes to the overall pleasure and enjoyment of a meal according to the text?
What contributes to the overall pleasure and enjoyment of a meal according to the text?
Where do fibers from second-order taste neurons project to in the brainstem?
Where do fibers from second-order taste neurons project to in the brainstem?
What is the primary role of sour and bitter tastes according to the text?
What is the primary role of sour and bitter tastes according to the text?
What causes sweet sensation in taste transduction?
What causes sweet sensation in taste transduction?
Where do most parts of the tongue have sensitivity to all five modalities of taste according to the text?
Where do most parts of the tongue have sensitivity to all five modalities of taste according to the text?
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Study Notes
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Olfactory System
- BPPV is the most common inner ear disorder, caused by displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear, leading to vertigo.
- The Epley maneuver is a series of movements designed to dislodge the crystals from the semicircular canals, treating vertigo symptoms.
- Vestibular hair cells come in two types: type I and type II, with functional differences still somewhat unclear.
- Semicircular canal receptors detect head rotation and are involved in the vestibulo-ocular reflex and nystagmus.
- Caloric testing can be used to test brainstem function in unconscious patients, involving irrigation with water of different temperatures to induce eye movements.
- Otolith organs detect linear acceleration and tilting of the head, and provide the same stimulus to the sacculus and utriculus.
- Central vestibular pathways and causes of vestibular disorders include ear infections, head injuries, whiplash, aging, and certain drugs.
- Vestibular disorders present as dizziness, light-headedness, and vertigo, with potential traumas and specific conditions like BPPV and Ménière's disease.
- The olfactory epithelium, located in the nose, plays a major role in the sense of smell, with receptor cells responding to various odors.
- Olfactory transduction is a second messenger process, involving cAMP activation and opening of ligand-gated ion channels.
- Clinical issues with olfaction include hyposmia and anosmia, affecting 5-10% of the population, with causes such as respiratory tract infections, head trauma, and certain drugs.
- Reduced quality of life is associated with olfactory disorders, impacting social interactions, avoidance of poisons, and enjoyment of food.
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