Quiz 1 explores the sensory systems, focusing on olfactory glands, olfactory pathways, taste buds, and the lacrimal and vascular tunic of the eye. It assesses understanding of sensory functions and neural pathways, relevant for students in biology and neuroscience.
Iris
Conjunctiva
Canthus
Cornea
Pupil
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2, 4, 6, 3, 5, 1
2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3
2, 4, 1, 6, 5, 3
2, 5, 4, 6, 1, 3
2, 1, 4, 6, 5, 3
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Retinal
CGMP
Opsin
Transducin
Rhodopsin
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Pharyngotympanic tube
Pinna
Membranous labyrinth
Bony labyrinth
Auditory meatus
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Hair cells
Utricles
Saccules
Ampullae
Supporting cells
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Inferior colliculus
Auditory cortex
Cochlear nucleus
Cochlear nerve
All of the above
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Tapetum lucidum
Outer segment
Fovea
Inner segment
Optic disc
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IX, X, XI
VII, IX, X
IX, XI, XII
VII, VIII, IX
V, VII, IX
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Ganglion cells synapse with bipolar cells
The optic nerve attaches to the retina
Rod cells are clustered to form the macula
Amacrine cells are located
The fovea is located
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Fibers of the optic nerve synapse at the lateral geniculates of the thalamus
The visual cortex of the brain contains a sensory map of the field of vision
Depth perception is improved when one eye is closed
Approximately half of the fibers in each optic nerve cross to opposite sides of the brain at the optic chiasm
The image that is formed on the retina is inverted
Circumvallate papillae
Filiform papillae
Pharynx
Larynx
Fungiform papillae
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Posterior chamber
Pupil
Anterior chamber
Vitreous body
Canal of Schlemm
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Allows us to hear sounds
Produces sound
Stimulates hair cells alerting us to a change in body position with respect to gravity
Stimulates hair cells alerting us to rotational movements
Allows us to perceive linear acceleration
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An infection in one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelids
An infection of a lacrimal gland
An infection of the conjunctiva
An inflammation of the lacrimal caruncle
A cyst that results from the infection of a Meibomian gland
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Iris
Canthus
Conjunctiva
Anterior chamber
Cornea
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Iris
Pupillary constrictor muscles
Ciliary muscles
Pupillary dilator muscles
Aqueous body
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Decussate at the level of the mammillary bodies
Carry impulses to the olfactory cortex, hypothalamus, and limbic system
Are the only sensory pathways to reach the cerebral cortex without first synapsing in the thalamus
Are subject to cecntral modification by several areas of the brain
Exhibit a considerable amount of convergence
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Are more active during childhood
Produce watery, slightly alkaline secretions
Produce a secretion that contains lysozyme
Produce most of the volume of tears
Are located in pockets in the frontal bones
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Cochlea to the tympanic membrane
Oval window to the round window
Tympanic membrane to the round window
Tympanic membrane to the oval window
Cochlea to the oval window
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Contain neural receptors for the sense of smell
Form structures called olfactory bulbs
Form the basement membrane of the olfactory epithelium
Produce a pigmented mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium
Are sensitive to aromatic molecules in the air
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Lacrimal duct
Posterior chamber
Canal of Schlemm
Anterior chamber
Pupil
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Regulates the amount of light entering the eye
Controls the shape of the lens
Provides a route for blood vessels and lymphatics that supply tissues of the eye
Secretes and reabsorbs the aqueous humor
Contain pain receptors
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Conjunctiva
Canal of Schlemm
Iris
Cornea
Pupil
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6, 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
3, 6, 5, 1, 2, 4
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2
3, 6, 5, 2, 1, 4
1, 6, 5, 2, 4, 3
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