Chapter 8: Special Senses

Question 1

Pinna

Answer 1

Auricle

Question 2

Hammer

Answer 2

Malleus

Question 3

Incus

Answer 3

Anvil

Question 4

Eardrum

Answer 4

Tympanic Membrane

Question 5

Earwax

Answer 5

Cerumen

Question 6

Stirrup

Answer 6

Stapes

Question 7

Middle Ear

Answer 7

Tympanic Cavity

Question 8

Lobule

Answer 8

Earlobe

Question 9

The pathway through which sounds pass to the middle ear:

Answer 9

1. External Aucoustic Media
2. Tympanic Membrane
3. Malleus
4. Incus
5. Stapes
6. Oval Window

Question 10

The frequency of soundwaves

Answer 10

Determines the pitch of sound

Question 11

In the inner ear

Answer 11

The membranous labyrinth lies inside the bony labyrinth

Question 12

The spiral organ

Answer 12

is situated in the cochlear duct

Question 13

Accomadation

Answer 13

The adjustment in the eye required for close vision

Question 14

Refraction

Answer 14

Bending of light rays

Question 15

Ciliary

Answer 15

Muscles that contract causing tightening of the suspensory ligaments for near vision

Question 16

Lens

Answer 16

The structure in the eye that changes its refractory power

Question 17

Iris

Answer 17

The visible colour part of the eye

Question 18

Rods

Answer 18

Light sensitive cells that convert light rays into nerve impulses

Question 19

Retina

Answer 19

Innermost layer of the eyeball adapted for stimulation by light rays

Question 20

Opthalmic

Answer 20

Branch of the carotid artery that supplies blood to the eye

Question 21

Sclera

Answer 21

Layer of the eyeball that provides attachment for the extrinsic ocular muscles

Question 22

Extrinsic

Answer 22

Group of muscles that move the eyeball

Question 23

The structures through which light waves pass when entering the eye

Answer 23

1. Cornea
2. Pupil
3. Anterior chamber
4. Lens
5. Virteous body
6. Retina

Question 24

Nasolacrimal duct

Answer 24

Drains tears into the nose

Question 25

Lacrimal duct

Answer 25

Drains that carry tears to the eyes

Question 26

Eyebrow

Answer 26

Protects the eyeball from sweat and dust

Question 27

Lacrimal gland

Answer 27

An almond-shaped structure located within the frontal bone

Question 28

Cornea

Answer 28

Fine transparent fibres that lines the eyelids

Question 29

Lysozme

Answer 29

An antibacterial enzyme in tears

Question 30

Meibomian gland

Answer 30

Lies within the tarsal plates

Question 31

Eyelid

Answer 31

Associated with the orbicularis oculi and levator palpebrae muscles

Question 32

The olfactory nerves are

Answer 32

The first pair of cranial nerves

Question 33

Smell stimulates

Answer 33

Chemoreceptors

Question 34

Chemoreceptors

Answer 34

are found in the roof of the nose

Question 35

Nerve impulse involved in smell pass to

Answer 35

The olfactory bulb and then to olfactory tract

Question 36

Perception of smell occurs in

Answer 36

The temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex

Question 37

The olfactory tract carries impulses associated with

Answer 37

Smell

Question 38

Both olfactory receptors and taste buds are

Answer 38

Chemoreceptors

Question 39

A somatic sense would be associated with

Answer 39

Pain

Question 40

Taste buds can be found:

Answer 40

1. In the lining of the mouth 2. On the soft palate 3. On the tongue 4. In the epiglottis

Question 41

Cones

Answer 41

Eye

Question 42

Perilymph

Answer 42

Ear

Question 43

Ossicle

Answer 43

Ear

Question 44

Fovea

Answer 44

Eye

Question 45

Basilar membrane

Answer 45

Ear

Question 46

Suspensory ligament

Answer 46

Eye

Question 47

Utricle

Answer 47

Ear

Question 48

Ciliary body

Answer 48

Eye

Question 49

Hair cells

Answer 49

Ear

Question 50

Rods

Answer 50

Eye

Question 51

Diplopia

Answer 51

Double Vision

Question 52

Hair Cell

Answer 52

Spiral Organ

Question 53

Visual Purple

Answer 53

Rhodopsin

Question 54

Eyelids

Answer 54

Palpebrae

Question 55

Anosmia

Answer 55

Loss of smell

Question 56

Vestibule

Answer 56

Utricle & Saccule

Question 57

Gustation

Answer 57

Taste

Question 58

Olfaction

Answer 58

Smell

Question 59

Structure which opens to maintain equal pressure across the tympanic membrane

Answer 59

Pharyngotympanic tube

Question 60

Lobe of the cerebral cortex in which the visual area is located

Answer 60

Occipital

Question 61

Movement of the eyeballs for near vision

Answer 61

Convergence

Question 62

Difficulty in accommodation for near vision that accompanys the ageing process

Answer 62

Presbyopia

Question 63

Part of the cochlear that is connected to the round window

Answer 63

Scala Tympani

Question 64

Adjustments in the eye required for close vision

Answer 64

Accommodation

Question 65

Sensory receptors in muscles and joints

Answer 65

Proprioceptors

Question 66

Bending of light

Answer 66

Refraction

Question 67

Part of the cochlea that is connected to the oval window

Answer 67

Scala Vestibuli

Question 68

Impairment of hearing that often accompanies ageing

Answer 68

Presbycusis

Question 69

Lobe of the cerebral cortex in which the taste centre is located

Answer 69

Parietal

Question 70

Stye

Answer 70

Acute infection of the sebaceous or tarsal glands of the eyelid margins

Question 71

Ostosclerosis

Answer 71

Hereditary cause of progressive hearing loss in young adults, especially females

Question 72

Hypermetropia

Answer 72

Fairsightedness

Question 73

Astigmatism

Answer 73

Blurred vision caused by an abnormal curvature of the lens or cornea

Question 74

Labyrinthitis

Answer 74

Complication of middle ear infection that is accompanied by dizziness, nausea and vomiting

Question 75

Myopia

Answer 75

Nearsightedness

Question 76

Strabismus

Answer 76

Squint

Question 77

Ottismedia

Answer 77

Middle ear infection

Question 78

Ulcer

Answer 78

Caused by abrasion or infection of the cornea

Question 79

Presbycusis

Answer 79

Hearing impairment that accompanyies the ageing process

Question 80

Detachment

Answer 80

Painless condition associated with a hole or tear in the retina

Question 81

Retinopathy

Answer 81

Visual impairment associated with diabetes mellitus