Special Senses

Question 1

The inner ear is also known as the:

Answer 1

Labyrinth

Question 2

The combination of gel like substance and calcium carbonate crystals in the vestibule is known as:

Answer 2

Otolith

Question 3

The pitch (frequency) of a sound is identified in the cochlea by:

Answer 3

The region of stimulation in the cochlear duct

Question 4

The lacrimal gland produces what volume of tears per day:

Answer 4

1ml

Question 5

Aqueous humour can be found in:

Answer 5

The anterior chamber of the eye
The posterior chamber of the eye
The posterior cavity of the eye

Question 6

The role of the pigmented part of the neural tunic is to:

Answer 6

Prevent light from reflecting off the neural part of the neural tunic

Question 7

Cones are mostly sensitive to which colours?

Answer 7

Red blue green

Question 8

A patient who is ‘long sighted’ (objects far away are in focus but there is a difficulty in focussing on near objects) is known as suffering from:

Answer 8

Hyperopia

Question 9

Airborne smell molecules are properly known as:

Answer 9

Oderant molecules