Eye Anatomy Exam Quiz: MCQ!
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- 1.The type of chemoreceptor responsible for our sense of smell is called a(n) ____>
- A.
Static equilibrium receptor
- B.
Dynamic equilibrium receptor
- C.
Photoreceptor
- D.
Olfactory receptor
- 2.Eyes suddenly exposed to bright light experience ____.
- A.
Convergence
- B.
Accommodation pupillary reflex
- C.
Hemianopia
- D.
Photoupillary reflex
- E.
Eyestrain
- 3.The age-related condition resulting from decreased lens elasticity is known as:
- A.
Myopia
- B.
Hyperopia
- C.
Hemianopia
- D.
Presbyopia
- E.
Strabismus
- 4.The region of the optic nerve lacking photoreceptor cells is known as the ____.
- A.
Retina
- B.
Iris
- C.
Optic disc (blind spot)
- D.
Choroid
- 5.The fibrous covering of the eye consists of the white outer layer, known as the ____, and a transparent portion known as the ____.
- A.
Conjunctiva; sclera
- B.
Sclera; cornea
- C.
Pupil; cornea
- D.
Iris; pupil
- 6.The membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and lines the eyelids is the ____.
- A.
Retina
- B.
Sclera
- C.
Conjunctiva
- D.
Choroid
- 7.Vitamin A deficiency can lead to ____.
- A.
Night blindness
- B.
Presbyopia
- C.
Glaucoma
- D.
Cataracts
- E.
Color blindness
- 8.Dynamic equilibrium receptors that detect information about angular or rotational movements of the head are housed in the ____.
- A.
Semicircular canals
- B.
Oval window
- C.
Cochlea
- D.
Vestibule
- 9.The three cranial nerves that carry taste sensations to the brain are ____.
- A.
Facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus
- B.
Abducens, trochlear, oculomotor
- C.
Hypoglossal, glossopharyngeal, facial
- D.
Hypoglossal, vagus, trigeminal
- 10.The vibration of sound waves causes the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to move against an ossicle known as ____.
- A.
Stapes or stirrup
- B.
Incus or anvil
- C.
Malleus or hammer
- D.
Otolith
- 11.Static equilibrium receptors are located in the _____.
- A.
Vestibule
- B.
Tympanic membrane
- C.
Cochlea
- D.
Semicircular canals
- E.
Auricle (pinna)
- 12.The ability of the eye to focus on close objects is known as _____.
- A.
Binocular vision
- B.
Refraction
- C.
Inversion
- D.
Accommodation
- 13.The greatest visual acuity is housed in the _____.
- A.
Ciliary body
- B.
Viteous humor
- C.
Blind spot
- D.
Fovea centralis
- E.
Optic disc
- 14.The ____ gland is located above the lateral end of each eye and releases tears.
- A.
Ceruminous
- B.
Ciliary
- C.
Tarsal
- D.
Lacrimal
- 15.Which of the external eye muscles is controlled by cranial nerve VI (abducens)?
- A.
Lateral rectus
- B.
Inferior rectus
- C.
Inferior oblique
- D.
Medial rectus
- E.
Superior rectus
- 16.The function of the choroid layer of the eye is to ____.
- A.
Prevent light from scattering inside the eye
- B.
Release tears onto the anterior surface of the eye
- C.
Produce gross eye movements
- D.
Regulate the amount of light entering the eye
- E.
Refract light and focus it on the retina
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