11 - The Special Senses Flashcards
1
Q
The structure that secretes aqueous humor is the:
A
ciliary processes
2
Q
Retinal detachment involves separation of the neural retina from what structure?
A
pigment epithelium
3
Q
Histology of sclera
A
dense irregular connective tissue
4
Q
histology of choroid
A
loose connective tissue
5
Q
receptors for hearing
A
hair cells of the organ of Corti
6
Q
The organ of Corti lies on what structure?
A
Basilar membrane
7
Q
fluid of scala vestibuli?
A
perilymph
8
Q
fluid of scala media?
A
endolymph
9
Q
fluid of utricle and saccule?
A
endolymph
10
Q
fluid of semicircular canal?
A
endolymph
11
Q
fluid of scala tympani?
A
perilymph
12
Q
This produces the endolymph
A
stria vascularis
13
Q
electrolyte composition of endolymph
A
high in K+, low in Na+ (similar to intracellular fluid)
