Chapter 09 - Senses

Chapter 09
Senses

Multiple Choice Questions

1. ___________ detect light touch and superficial pressure and are found in the epidermis.
A. Meissner's corpuscles
B. Pacinian corpuscles
C. Merkel's disks
D. Ruffini corpuscles
E. Free nerve endings

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: H06.01 Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors and proprioceptors in terms of the general location of each in the
body and the origin of the stimuli that each receives.
HAPS Learning Outcome: H06.02 Describe each of the following types of receptors, indicating what sensation it detects and giving an
example of where it can be found in the body: pain receptors (nociceptors), temperature receptors, mechanoreceptors (including
proprioceptors and barorceptors/pressoreceptors), chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors.
Learning Outcome: 09.02A List and describe five types of sensory receptors.
Section: 09.02 Sensory Receptors
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: Multiple Choice

2. ____________ respond to fine, discriminative touch and are found just deep to the
epidermis.
A. Meissner's corpuscles
B. Pacinian corpuscles
C. Merkel's disks
D. Ruffini corpuscles
E. Free nerve endings

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: H06.01 Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors and proprioceptors in terms of the general location of each in the
body and the origin of the stimuli that each receives.
HAPS Learning Outcome: H06.02 Describe each of the following types of receptors, indicating what sensation it detects and giving an
example of where it can be found in the body: pain receptors (nociceptors), temperature receptors, mechanoreceptors (including
proprioceptors and barorceptors/pressoreceptors), chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors.
Learning Outcome: 09.02A List and describe five types of sensory receptors.
Section: 09.02 Sensory Receptors
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: Multiple Choice

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3. The fleshy part of the external ear on the outside of the head is the
A. external auditory canal.
B. ceruminous gland.
C. tympanic membrane.
D. auricle.
E. middle ear.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I05.01 Identify the hearing structures of the outer, middle and inner ear.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

4. The auditory ossicles

A. include the malleus, incus, and stapes.
B. are located in the inner ear.
C. decrease the vibrations from the tympanic membrane.
D. transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the round window.
E. have all of these characteristics.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I05.01 Identify the hearing structures of the outer, middle and inner ear.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

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5. In the cochlea, the space that extends from the oval window to the apex of the cochlear
spiral is the:
A. cochlear duct.
B. scala vestibuli.
C. scala tympani.
D. spiral lamina.
E. tectorial membrane.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

6. The spiral organ

A. is located in the scala tympani.
B. contains specialized sensory cells with hairlike projections.
C. has sensory neurons with their cell bodies in the spiral lamina.
D. has hair cells with their tips embedded in the basilar membrane.
E. has afferent nerve fibers that form the tectorial nerve.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.01 Distinguish between static and dynamic equilibrium.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.02 Describe the structure of the maculae and their function in static equilibrium.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.03 Describe the structure of the crista ampullaris and its function in dynamic equilibrium.
Learning Outcome: 09.08B Describe the anatomy of the cochlea, and explain how sounds are detected.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

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7. The vestibule
A. is associated with static equilibrium.
B. can be divided into the utricle and saccule.
C. has chambers with patches of specialized epithelium called maculae.
D. contains maculae, which have hair cells embedded into a gelatinous mass.
E. has all of these characteristics.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.01 Distinguish between static and dynamic equilibrium.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.02 Describe the structure of the maculae and their function in static equilibrium.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I08.03 Describe the structure of the crista ampullaris and its function in dynamic equilibrium.
Learning Outcome: 09.08C Explain how the structures of the vestibule and semicircular canals function in static and dynamic equilibrium.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

8. The hair cells and tectorial membrane are found in

A. the saccule and utricle.
B. the cochlea.
C. the semi-circular canals.
D. the tympanum.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08B Describe the anatomy of the cochlea, and explain how sounds are detected.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

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Learning Outcome: 09.08A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance

9. The letter A represents the

A. external auditory canal.
B. tympanic membrane.
C. semicircular canals.
D. cochlea.
E. auditory ossicles.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I05.01 Identify the hearing structures of the outer, middle and inner ear.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

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10. The letter B represents the

A. external auditory canal.
B. tympanic membrane.
C. semicircular canals.
D. cochlea.
E. auditory ossicles.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.08B Describe the anatomy of the cochlea, and explain how sounds are detected.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary taste sensations?
A. bitter
B. salty
C. sour
D. spicy
E. sweet

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

Learning Outcome: 09.06A Outline the structure and function of a taste bud.
Section: 09.06 Taste
Topic: Gustatory receptors and their role in taste
Type: Multiple Choice

12. Which of these statements about taste is NOT true?

A. Taste buds are oval structures located on the surface of certain papillae on the tongue.
B. Each taste bud has about 40 taste cells
C. Taste cells contain hair-like processes called taste hairs.
D. Many taste sensations are strongly influenced by olfactory sensations.
E. Taste buds are only able to detect one taste sensation.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 09.06A Outline the structure and function of a taste bud.
Section: 09.06 Taste
Topic: Gustatory receptors and their role in taste
Type: Multiple Choice

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13. Axons from olfactory neurons

A. pass through the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
B. enter the olfactory bulbs and synapse with interneurons.
C. form cranial nerve I
D. eventually relay information to the brain through the olfactory tracts
E. have all of these as properties.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.01 Identify the location of olfactory receptors.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.02 Explain how odorants activate olfactory receptors.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.03 Describe the path of nerve impulses from the olfactory receptors to various parts of the brain.
Learning Outcome: 09.05A Describe olfactory neurons, and explain how airborne molecules can stimulate action potentials in the olfactory
nerves.
Section: 09.05 Olfaction
Topic: Olfactory receptors and their role in smell
Type: Multiple Choice

14. The ability to see many different color variations results from:
A. stimulation of combinations of the three types of rods.
B. stimulation of combinations of the three types of cones.
C. retinal detachment.
D. the sensitivity of rods to photons of light.
E. the different varieties of retinal in each cone type.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.04 Describe how light activates photoreceptors.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.06 Compare and contrast the function of rods and cones in vision.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.07 Explain the process of light and dark adaptation.
Learning Outcome: 09.07C Explain the differences in function between rods and cones.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

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15. The firm, opaque, white, outer connective tissue layer of the posterior five-sixths of the
eye is the
A. sclera.
B. cornea.
C. vascular tunic.
D. choroid.
E. nervous tunic.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.01 Describe the functions of the accessory structures of the eye.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

16. The choroid of the eye

A. is part of the fibrous tunic.
B. appears white in color.
C. anteriorly, is continuous with the sclera.
D. consists of a vascular network and large numbers of melanin-containing cells.
E. is part of the nervous tunic.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

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17. The iris

A. surrounds an opening called the pupil.
B. is the colored portion of the eye.
C. controls the diameter of the pupil.
D. is stimulated to contract by parasympathetic stimulation.
E. has all of these properties.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Section: 09.07 Vision
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

18. The sensory retina

A. is the outer portion of the retina.
B. contains pigment.
C. keeps light from being reflected back into the eye.
D. contains rod and cone cells.
E. has all of these characteristics.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

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19. Retinal
A. combines with rhodopsin to produce opsin.
B. releases energy when opsin attaches.
C. synthesis in rod cells requires vitamin A.
D. retains its shape when struck by light.
E. has all of these properties.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.04 Describe how light activates photoreceptors.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.06 Compare and contrast the function of rods and cones in vision.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.07 Explain the process of light and dark adaptation.
Learning Outcome: 09.07C Explain the differences in function between rods and cones.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

20. The spot where a number of blood vessels enter the eye, and where the optic nerve exits
the eye, is called
A. the macula.
B. the fovea centralis.
C. the blind spot.
D. the optic disk.
E. Both the blind spot and the optic disk are correct names.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

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21. Light rays

A. striking the retina cause action potentials to be relayed to the brain.
B. are refracted by the cornea, lens, and humors.
C. are refracted as they pass through a convex lens.
D. that are converging, reach a crossing point called the focal point.
E. have all of these characteristics.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Section: 09.07 Vision
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

22. The part of the eye that produces the greatest amount of convergence of light is the
A. cornea.
B. lens.
C. humors.
D. fovea centralis.
E. optic disk.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

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23. To focus on objects closer than 20 feet,

A. the lens must become flatter.
B. the ciliary muscles must contract.
C. the suspensory ligaments must increase tension on the lens.
D. the cornea must move inward.
E. All of these are correct.

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

24. The lens focuses light on the photoreceptor cells by ______________; this movement is
accomplished by the _____________.
A. moving up and down, suspensatory ligaments
B. changing shape from spherical to flat, suspensatory ligaments & ciliary body
C. opening and closing, iris diaphragm
D. moving up and down, papillary constrictor muscles
E. moving towards the cornea, macula and fovea

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of equilibrium
Type: Multiple Choice

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25. Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the eye and vision?
A. Light absorption in the eye requires the presence of photopigments such as rhodopsin.
B. The fovea contains mostly cones and is your area of sharpest vision.
C. Rods only detect the presence of light while cones detect the specific wavelength of light.
D. The human eye changes the focal distance to focus exactly like a camera focuses.
E. When viewing distant objects, your lens becomes more flat.

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

26. When you walk into a dark room, the _____ smooth muscles of the iris ____ the pupil of
your eye.
A. radial; dilate
B. radial; constrict
C. circular; dilate
D. circular; constrict
E. papillary; constrict

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

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27. You are walking down the street when a strange dog begins to chase you. You manage to
duck into a store and notice in a nearby hanging mirror that your pupils are very dilated.
Which of the following most likely accounts for this?
A. The parasympathetic nervous system was stimulated by the scare and it, in turn, stimulated
the circular smooth muscles of the iris to contract.
B. The parasympathetic nervous system was stimulated by the scare and it, in turn, stimulated
the radial smooth muscles of the iris to contract.
C. The sympathetic nervous system was stimulated by the scare and it, in turn, stimulated the
radial smooth muscles of the iris to contract.
D. The sympathetic nervous system was stimulated by the scare and it, in turn, stimulated the
circular smooth muscles of the iris to contract.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

28. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Depth perception occurs where the two visual fields of the eyes overlap.
B. One common cause of double vision is a misalignment of the eyes due to a weakening of
the extrinsic eye muscles.
C. Depth perception requires monocular vision.
D. The image seen by each eye is called the visual field of that eye.

Bloom's Level: 4. Analyze

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

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29. During training for night combat, soldiers are trained to look slightly to one side of objects
they detect. This is because
A. looking directly at an object places the image on the fovea centralis.
B. looking directly at an object places the image on the optic disk.
C. color vision is better if you look slightly to one side of an object.
D. the fovea has very few rod cells, which are necessary for vision in dim light.
E. of both looking directly at an object places the image on the fovea centralis and the fovea
has very few rod cells, which are necessary for vision in dim light.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07C Explain the differences in function between rods and cones.
Topic: Physiology of vision
Type: Multiple Choice

30. A person with cataracts was treated by surgically removing the lenses of his eyes. The
type of glasses he should get to compensate for the removal of his lenses would be
A. concave lenses.
B. convex lenses.
C. glasses to compensate for astigmatism.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07E Explain how images are focused on the retina.
Topic: Clinical applications of the special senses
Type: Multiple Choice

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31. The middle layer of the eye that, consists of the choroid, ciliary body, and iris is
A. the conjunctiva.
B. the fibrous tunic.
C. the vascular tunic.
D. the nervous tunic.
E. the crystalline lens.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

32. The maculae and otoliths are found in

A. the saccule and utricle.
B. the cochlea.
C. the semi-circular canals.
D. the tympanum.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.08C Explain how the structures of the vestibule and semicircular canals function in static and dynamic equilibrium.
Section: 09.08 Hearing and Balance
Topic: Gross anatomy of the ear
Type: Multiple Choice

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33. From the list below, all are accessory structures for the eye EXCEPT:
A. conjunctiva
B. lacrimal apparatus
C. retina
D. extrinsic eye muscles
E. eyelids

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.01 Describe the functions of the accessory structures of the eye.
Learning Outcome: 09.07A List the accessory structures of the eye, and explain their functions.
Topic: Anatomy of accessory structures of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Type: Multiple Choice

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34. The letter B is the

A. retina.
B. choroid.
C. sclera.
D. cornea.
E. lens.

Bloom's Level: 3. Apply

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07A List the accessory structures of the eye, and explain their functions.
Section: 09.06 Taste
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

35. The letter C is the

A. retina.
B. choroid.
C. sclera.
D. cornea.
E. lens.

Bloom's Level: 5. Evaluate

HAPS Learning Outcome: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the
eye.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.02 Trace the path of light as it passes through the eye to the retina and the path of nerve impulses from the
retina to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.03 Describe the structure of the retina and the cells that compose it.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I02.05 Explain how the optical system of the eye creates an image on the retina.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Name the tunics of the eye, list the parts of each tunic, and describe the functions of each part.
Section: 09.06 Taste
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

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36. Receptors for the general senses are found

A. in a few clusters.
B. only in the integumentary system.
C. widely distributed throughout the body.
D. throughout the visceral organs.
E. only in the skin.

HAPS Learning Outcome: H06.01 Describe exteroceptors, interoceptors and proprioceptors in terms of the general location of each in the
body and the origin of the stimuli that each receives.
Learning Outcome: 09.02A List the general senses and the receptor type associated with each.
Section: 09.02 Sensory Receptors
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: Multiple Choice

37. Another name for pain receptors is

A. tactile corpuscles.
B. lamellated corpuscles.
C. nociceptors.
D. mechanoreceptors.
E. agonists.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 09.02B Define and describe pain and referred pain.
Section: 09.02 Sensory Receptors
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: Multiple Choice

38. Special senses arise from receptors located

A. primarily in the head.
B. throughout the integumentary system.
C. in the fingertips.
D. in internal organs.
E. only in the central nervous system.

HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.01 Identify the location of olfactory receptors.

HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.02 Explain how odorants activate olfactory receptors.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I03.03 Describe the path of nerve impulses from the olfactory receptors to various parts of the brain.
Learning Outcome: 09.03A List the special senses.
Section: 09.03 General Senses
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: Multiple Choice

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True / False Questions

View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.

Animation - Effect of...

Learning Outcome: 09.07A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Describe the anatomy of the cochlea, and explain how sounds are detected.
Type: Multiple Choice
Type: Worksheet

39. Short wavelengths, from high pitched sounds, cause displacement of the basilar membrane
near the oval window.
TRUE

Animation - Effect of...

HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.01 Describe how the various structures of the outer, middle and inner ear function in hearing.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.02 Describe the sound conduction pathway from the auricle to the fluids of the inner ear and the path of nerve
impulses from the spiral organ to various parts of the brain.
HAPS Learning Outcome: I06.03 Explain how the structures of the ear enable differentiation of pitch and loudness of sounds.
Learning Outcome: 09.07A Describe the structures of the outer and middle ears, and state the function of each.
Learning Outcome: 09.07B Describe the anatomy of the cochlea, and explain how sounds are detected.
Topic: Physiology of hearing
Type: True / False

40.

The conscious awareness of stimuli received by sensory receptors is called perception.

FALSE

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 09.01A Define sensation.
Section: 09.01 Sensation
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: True / False

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41.

Special senses are specialized in structure and are localized to specific organs.

TRUE

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 09.01B Distinguish between general senses and special senses.
Section: 09.01 Sensation
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: True / False

42.

Feeling heat and cold are examples of general sensation; but light and deep touch are examples of specialized sensation.

FALSE

Bloom's Level: 2. Understand

Learning Outcome: 09.01B Distinguish between general senses and special senses.
Section: 09.01 Sensation
Topic: Introduction to sensory receptors
Type: True / False

43.

As one ages, there is an increased flexibility of the eye lens.

FALSE

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

Learning Outcome: 09.09A Describe changes that occur in the senses with aging.
Section: 09.09 Effects of Aging on the Senses
Topic: Effects of aging on the special senses
Type: True / False

Multiple Choice Questions

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44. The gelatinous mass inside of the eye is called the:

A. lacrimal secretion.
B. mucoid body.
C. vitreous humor.
D. hyaloid mass.
E. scleroid humor.

Bloom's Level: 1. Remember

HAPS Objective: I01.01 Identify the accessory eye structures, the tunics, the optical components and the neural components of the eye.
HAPS Topic: Module I01 Gross & microscopic anatomy of the eye.
Learning Outcome: 09.07D Describe the chambers of the eye and the fluids they contain.
Learning Outcome: 16.04.02 Describe the structures and function of the components of the eye.
Topic: Gross anatomy of the eye
Type: Multiple Choice

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