Question 1

The alternative pathway for sound that bypasses the external and middle ears is called bone ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The alternative pathway for sound that bypasses...

Question 2

The ____ is the middle layer of the eye, which contains most of the eye's blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)   choroid
B)   ciliary body
C)   sclera
D)   pupil
E)   corneaF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The ____ is the area between the semicircular canals and the cochlea that helps detect balance of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   ear ossicle
B)   auditory tube
C)   oval window
D)   vestibule
E)   auricleF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The ____ are highly sensitive to light and function in dim light, but do not provide a sharp image and they detect only black, white, and shades of gray.

Accepted Answer

A)   retinas
B)   ciliary bodies
C)   rods
D)   cones
E)   conjunctivasF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

A(n) ________ hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the nerve that leads from the ear to the brain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ hearing loss occurs when there...

Question 6

The ____ allows the eye to focus on images.

Accepted Answer

A)   pupil
B)   cornea
C)   lens
D)   retina
E)   irisF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

As the iris of the eye contracts and relaxes, an opening at its center, called the ________, grows larger or smaller, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the iris of the eye contracts...

Question 8

The posterior chamber of the eyeball is behind the lens and is filled with a very thick, jelly-like fluid called ________ that keeps the retina flat and helps to maintain the shape of the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The posterior chamber of the eyeball is...

Question 9

The ____ taste cells are concentrated at the back of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A)   salty
B)   bitter
C)   sweet
D)   sour
E)   umamiF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

As a person ages, the ________ of the eye becomes thinner and may be drier because of a decrease in tear production.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a person ages, the ________ of...

Question 11

The ____ are three tiny bones that vibrate in response to sound.

Accepted Answer

A)   ear ossicles
B)   auditory tubes
C)   oval windows
D)   tympanic membranes
E)   semicircular canalsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

As a person ages, the ________, or earwax, becomes drier and more prone to impaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a person ages, the ________, or...

Question 13

Which of these is hearing loss due to the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Meniere's disease
B)   Otitis
C)   Otosclerosis
D)   Presbycusis
E)   Acoustic neuromaF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The tough, outermost layer of the eye, indicated by the letter E in the figure, is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tough, outermost layer of the eye,...

Question 15

The "bumps" on the tongue are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "bumps" on the tongue are called...

Question 16

Which of these produce tears and secrete enzymes to destroy bacteria and viruses in the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extrinsic eye muscles
B)   Lacrimal glands
C)   Nasolacrimal ducts
D)   Orbicularis oculi
E)   ConjunctivasF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

The flap of skin and cartilage that hangs off the side of the head and collects sound waves is the ________ or pinna.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The flap of skin and cartilage that...

Question 18

The ____ maintains equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Accepted Answer

A)   ear ossicle
B)   eustachian tube
C)   oval window
D)   vestibule
E)   tympanic cavityF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The cornea, lens, and fluids help focus the light onto the retina by bending it in a process known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cornea, lens, and fluids help focus...

Question 20

The ________, also called the anvil, is indicated by letter C in the figure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________, also called the anvil, is...

Exam 35: Special Senses

As a person ages, the ________ of the eye becomes thinner and may be drier because of a decrease in tear production.

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The ____ allows the eye to focus on images.

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As a person ages, the ________, or earwax, becomes drier and more prone to impaction.

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The ____ is the middle layer of the eye, which contains most of the eye's blood vessels.

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The ____ are highly sensitive to light and function in dim light, but do not provide a sharp image and they detect only black, white, and shades of gray.

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The ____ are three tiny bones that vibrate in response to sound.

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The posterior chamber of the eyeball is behind the lens and is filled with a very thick, jelly-like fluid called ________ that keeps the retina flat and helps to maintain the shape of the eye.

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The ________, also called the anvil, is indicated by letter C in the figure.

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Which of these is hearing loss due to the aging process?

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The ____ maintains equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

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Which of these produce tears and secrete enzymes to destroy bacteria and viruses in the eye?

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The "bumps" on the tongue are called ________.

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The tough, outermost layer of the eye, indicated by the letter E in the figure, is the ________.

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The ____ taste cells are concentrated at the back of the tongue.

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As the iris of the eye contracts and relaxes, an opening at its center, called the ________, grows larger or smaller, regulating the amount of light that enters the eye.

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The ____ is the area between the semicircular canals and the cochlea that helps detect balance of the body.

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The cornea, lens, and fluids help focus the light onto the retina by bending it in a process known as ________.

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A(n) ________ hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the nerve that leads from the ear to the brain.

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The flap of skin and cartilage that hangs off the side of the head and collects sound waves is the ________ or pinna.

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The alternative pathway for sound that bypasses the external and middle ears is called bone ________.

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