Question 1

Describe the structure of the external ear.

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The external ear, also known as the oute...

Question 2

Which of the following is not associated with the retina?

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A)   rods
B)   lens
C)   cones
D)   macula

Question 3

If a two-point discrimination test uses 2 needles 5 mm apart,a person could probably feel them on the fingertips and the palms of the hands but not on the back.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Newborns are given antibiotic eye drops because there can be infection-causing organisms in the birth canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-connects the middle ear and the throat and helps regulate pressure on the eardrum

Accepted Answer

A)  organ of Corti
B)  tympanic membrane
C)  eustachian tube
D)  stapes
E)  semicircular canalF) cochleaG) malleusH) auricleI) perilymphJ) endolymph

Question 6

Explain myopia,hyperopia,and astigmatism and what means are used to correct these vision disorders.

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, i...

Question 7

MATCHING
Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description or function.
-the middle layer of the eyeball that contains dark pigment

Accepted Answer

A)  rod
B)  sclera
C)  lens
D)  pupil
E)  coneF) choroidG) irisH) foveaI) corneaJ) optic disc

Question 8

Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-another term for "pinkeye"

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma
B)  tinnitus
C)  cataracts
D)  nyctalopia
E)  otosclerosisF) presbyopiaG) astigmatismH) otitisI) myopiaJ) macular degenerationK) Ménière diseaseL) hyperopiaM) conjunctivitis

Question 9

Explain why looking directly at something in a very dark room makes what you are looking at more difficult to see.

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Looking directly at something in a very ...

Question 10

Which of the following is the "white" of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   cornea
B)   sclera
C)   conjunctiva
D)   pupil

Question 11

The incus presses against a membrane that covers the oval window of the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Glaucoma is a condition caused by increased internal pressure of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The back is one of the least sensitive areas of the body for the sense of touch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There are three primary tastes to which the sense of taste can respond,but more are likely to be discovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a general sense organ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Receptors are scattered all over the body.
B)   Receptors are most concentrated in the skin.
C)   Receptors include proprioceptors.
D)   All of the above are characteristics of a general sense organ.

Question 16

If the auditory tube were clogged,it might make a plane ride uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

MATCHING
Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description or function.
-the "white" of the eye

Accepted Answer

A)  rod
B)  sclera
C)  lens
D)  pupil
E)  coneF) choroidG) irisH) foveaI) corneaJ) optic disc

Question 18

Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description.
-also called "night blindness"

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma
B)  tinnitus
C)  cataracts
D)  nyctalopia
E)  otosclerosisF) presbyopiaG) astigmatismH) otitisI) myopiaJ) macular degenerationK) Ménière diseaseL) hyperopiaM) conjunctivitis

Question 19

Which of the following is not a classification of sense organs?

Accepted Answer

A)   sound receptor (audioreceptor) 
B)   chemical receptor (chemoreceptor) 
C)   light receptor (photoreceptor) 
D)   All of the above are classifications of sense organs.

Question 20

The membrane covering the oval window vibrates in response to pressure applied by the stapes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Newborns are given antibiotic eye drops because there can be infection-causing organisms in the birth canal.

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There are three primary tastes to which the sense of taste can respond,but more are likely to be discovered.

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Which of the following is not a classification of sense organs?

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Which of the following is not associated with the retina?

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Describe the structure of the external ear.

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Explain myopia,hyperopia,and astigmatism and what means are used to correct these vision disorders.

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Explain why looking directly at something in a very dark room makes what you are looking at more difficult to see.

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Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description. -another term for "pinkeye"

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If the auditory tube were clogged,it might make a plane ride uncomfortable.

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If a two-point discrimination test uses 2 needles 5 mm apart,a person could probably feel them on the fingertips and the palms of the hands but not on the back.

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The back is one of the least sensitive areas of the body for the sense of touch.

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Glaucoma is a condition caused by increased internal pressure of the eye.

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MATCHING Match each structure of the eye with its corresponding description or function. -the middle layer of the eyeball that contains dark pigment

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Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description. -connects the middle ear and the throat and helps regulate pressure on the eardrum

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a general sense organ?

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The membrane covering the oval window vibrates in response to pressure applied by the stapes.

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Which of the following is the "white" of the eye?

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Match each of the following disorders of the eye or ear with its corresponding definition or description. -also called "night blindness"

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The incus presses against a membrane that covers the oval window of the inner ear.

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