Visualizing Human Biology

Kathleen Anne Ireland

Chapter 8

The Special Senses - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

All of the following are special senses EXCEPT ______.
a. vision
b. equilibrium
c. olfaction
d. proprioception

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Problem 2

The structure seen in this figure is a(n)
a. olfactory neuron
b. gustatory neuron
c. taste bud
d. retina

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Problem 3

The structure seen in this figure is a(n) _____.
a. olfactory neuron
b. gustatory neuron
c. taste bud
d. retina

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Problem 4

Which of the following is NOT a category of taste that the taste buds can distinguish?
a. salty
b. sour
c. bitter
d. fruity

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Problem 5

Questions $5-8$ relate to this figure:
What is the function of the area(s) labeled A?
a. to collect and transmit sound
b. to convert sound waves to vibrations
c. to dampen loud sounds
d. to equilibrate pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane

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Problem 6

Relate to this figure:
The function of the structure labeled G involves ________.
a. hearing
b. static equilibrium
c. dynamic equilibrium
d. olfaction

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Problem 7

Relate to this figure:
Which area is responsible for transmitting sound waves into vibrations?
a. $A$
b. B
c. $\mathrm{C}$
d. I

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Problem 8

Relate to this figure:
The function of the structure labeled H involves ______.
a. hearing
b. static equilibrium
c. dynamic equilibrium
d. olfaction

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Problem 9

The layer of the eye that includes the whites and the cornea is the ______.
a. retina
b. sclera
c. innermost layer
d. choroids

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Problem 10

Questions 10 and 11 require the use of the following diagram:
What is the name of the structure labeled as E?
a. aqueous humor
b. choroid
c. lens
d. vitreous humor
e. retina

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Problem 11

Require the use of the following diagram:
What is the function of the structure labeled B?
a. to focus light entering the eye
b. to direct the amount of light entering the eye
c. to send light rays on the retina
d. to send visual impulses to the brain

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Problem 12

Correction for farsightedness usually requires ______.
a. a concave lens
b. a convex lens
c. laser surgery to reshape and smooth the cornea
d. a carefully crafted lens that matches the contours of the cornea

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Problem 13

The cones allow us to see indistinct shapes in low light, but they bleach and are ineffective when light levels increase.
a. True
b. False

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Problem 14

The correct sequence of layers of neurons in the retina, from anterior to posterior in the eye, is ______.
a. bipolar neurons $\rightarrow$ ganglionic neurons $\rightarrow$ rods and cones $\rightarrow$ back of eye
b. rods and cones $\rightarrow$ bipolar neurons $\rightarrow$ ganglionic neurons $\rightarrow$ back of eye
c. ganglionic neurons $\rightarrow$ rods and cones $\rightarrow$ bipolar neurons $\rightarrow$ back of eye
d. ganglionic neurons $\rightarrow$ bipolar neurons $\rightarrow$ rods and cones $\rightarrow$ back of eye

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Problem 15

Despite living in a visual society, people with impaired vision can function by taking advantage of _______.
a. braille menus and buttons
b. Seeing Eye animals
c. cochlear implants
d. Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{B}$ are correct.

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