Question 1

What is the pharyngotympanic tube and what is its purpose?

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The pharyngotympanic tube links the midd...

Question 2

Tom is a 45-year-old male that has lost his ability to hear high frequency sounds. The most likely explanation for this would be .

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A)   a perforated tympanic membrane
B)   a middle ear infection
C)   an overgrowth of bony tissue, fusing the ossicles together
D)   damage to the hair cells near the oval window in the cochlear duct

Question 3

Seventy percent of all sensory receptors are located in the .

Accepted Answer

A)   skin
B)   ears
C)   eye
D)   nose

Question 4

Select the statement below that is NOT true with regards to the process of light adaptation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rhodopsin is uncoupled from light transduction.
B)   Visual acuity is diminished.
C)   Retinal sensitivity decreases.
D)   The activity of rods is reduced by rapid bleaching of rhodopsin.

Question 5

Tinnitus, vertigo, and gradual hearing loss typify the disorder called .

Accepted Answer

A)   motion sickness
B)   strabismus
C)   conjunctivitis
D)   Ménière's syndrome

Question 6

The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with the atmospheric pressure is the external auditory meatus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The synapse of the olfactory nerves with the mitral cells is called a(n) .

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The answer of The synapse of the olfactory nerves with...

Question 8

In a person who is color-blind, which of the following would you most expect to see?

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A)   absence of green or red cones in their foveae
B)   an inability to regenerate 11-cis-retinal after bleaching
C)   a loss of their peripheral vision
D)   a loss of functions in the rods of their retina

Question 9

Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular motion.

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The crista ampullaris responds to change...

Question 10

As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of Corti) , .

Accepted Answer

A)   inner hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium
B)   outer hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
C)   inner hair cells stiffen the basilar membrane
D)   outer hair cells bend the cilia away from the kinocilium

Question 11

Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that she does not appear to be using it for vision. What is her condition and what does the pediatrician recommend?

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Susie has strabismus, caused by congenit...

Question 12

Which statement about malnutrition-induced night blindness is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The impaired vision is caused by reduced cone function.
B)   Visual pigment content is reduced in cones more than rods.
C)   Vitamin supplements can reverse degenerative changes.
D)   The most common cause is vitamin D deficiency.

Question 13

What is the primary function of cerumen?

Accepted Answer

A)   cleans and lubricates the external auditory canal
B)   lubricates ossicles
C)   softens tympanic membrane
D)   prevents water from entering middle ear

Question 14

The fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth is called perilymph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The middle ossicle in the ear is the .

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The answer of The middle ossicle in the ear is...

Question 16

Explain why your nose runs during and immediately after a good cry.

Accepted Answer

The tears flow into the lacrim...

Question 17

Static equilibrium involves the sensation of linear acceleration as well as changes in head rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A 60-year-old woman is experiencing vertigo. She ignores the symptoms initially, but now her attacks are accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting. Following an attack, she hears a roaring in her ears that causes temporary deafness for some time after. What do you think her problem is, and what is its suspected cause?

Accepted Answer

She most likely has a condition known as...

Question 19

Visual inputs to the serve to synchronize biorhythms with natural light and dark.

Accepted Answer

A)   superior colliculi
B)   pretectal nuclei
C)   lateral geniculate body
D)   suprachiasmatic nucleus

Question 20

The quality of a sound is based on the atmospheric pressure at the time the sound is generated.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Explain why your nose runs during and immediately after a good cry.

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The tears flow into the lacrim...
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The fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth is called perilymph.

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The synapse of the olfactory nerves with the mitral cells is called a(n) .

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The quality of a sound is based on the atmospheric pressure at the time the sound is generated.

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The middle ossicle in the ear is the .

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Static equilibrium involves the sensation of linear acceleration as well as changes in head rotation.

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In a person who is color-blind, which of the following would you most expect to see?

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Tinnitus, vertigo, and gradual hearing loss typify the disorder called .

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Tom is a 45-year-old male that has lost his ability to hear high frequency sounds. The most likely explanation for this would be .

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Seventy percent of all sensory receptors are located in the .

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What is the pharyngotympanic tube and what is its purpose?

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Which statement about malnutrition-induced night blindness is most accurate?

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Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that she does not appear to be using it for vision. What is her condition and what does the pediatrician recommend?

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Susie has strabismus, caused by congenit...
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The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with the atmospheric pressure is the external auditory meatus.

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As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of Corti) , .

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Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular motion.

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The crista ampullaris responds to change...
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Select the statement below that is NOT true with regards to the process of light adaptation.

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Visual inputs to the serve to synchronize biorhythms with natural light and dark.

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What is the primary function of cerumen?

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Explain why your nose runs during and immediately after a good cry.

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The fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth is called perilymph.

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The synapse of the olfactory nerves with the mitral cells is called a(n) .

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The quality of a sound is based on the atmospheric pressure at the time the sound is generated.

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The middle ossicle in the ear is the .

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Static equilibrium involves the sensation of linear acceleration as well as changes in head rotation.

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In a person who is color-blind, which of the following would you most expect to see?

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Tinnitus, vertigo, and gradual hearing loss typify the disorder called .

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Tom is a 45-year-old male that has lost his ability to hear high frequency sounds. The most likely explanation for this would be .

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Seventy percent of all sensory receptors are located in the .

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What is the pharyngotympanic tube and what is its purpose?

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Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that she does not appear to be using it for vision. What is her condition and what does the pediatrician recommend?

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The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with the atmospheric pressure is the external auditory meatus.

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As sound levels increase in the spiral organ (of Corti) , .

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Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular motion.

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Select the statement below that is NOT true with regards to the process of light adaptation.

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Visual inputs to the serve to synchronize biorhythms with natural light and dark.

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