Special senses Flashcards

1
Q

What special sense responds to Electromagnetic stimuli

A

sight/vision

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2
Q

basic function of Hearing

A

Ear converts vibrations of air molecules into nerve impulses

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3
Q

Where are most structures of the ear location

A

In the temporal bones of
the skull

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4
Q

Function of external ear

A

Collects sound wave vibrations and
directs them to the eardrum

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5
Q

function of middle ear?

A

Amplifies and transmits vibrations
from eardrum to inner ear

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6
Q

Function of inner ear

A

sensory receptors convert vibrations to
nerve impulses.
Balance and motion

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7
Q

Location of auricular cartilage

A

funnel shaped piece of cartilage of the pinna

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8
Q

Glands that secrete ear wax

A

ceruminous glands

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9
Q

what is the external auditory meatus

A

the vertical ear canal and the horizontal ear canal, which leads to the eardrum

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10
Q

tympanic bulla

A

cavity of the middle ear

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11
Q

The middle ear is connected to the
pharynx by…?

A

(Eustachian) tube

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12
Q

(Eustachian) tube functions

A

opens when an animal swallows
allowing equal air pressure

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13
Q

What separates the middle and inner ear

A

vestibular window and the
cochlear window (round window)

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14
Q

what are the auditory ossicles

A
  • Malleus – hammer
  • Incus – anvil
  • Stapes - stirrup
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15
Q

Structures that lie in the inner ear

A

Bony Labyrinth

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16
Q

3 structures making up the bony labyrinth

A
  • Bony cochlea
  • Bony vestibule
  • Bony semi-circular canal
17
Q

perilymph

A