Special Senses

The outermost layer of the eye is the ?

• conjuctiva
• sclera
• retina
• choroid coat

The mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eye is the ?

• sclera
• retina
• cornea
• conjunctiva

The circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light rays to enter the eye is the 

• pupil
• iris
• cornea
• conjunctiva

A circular structure behind the pupil that refracts light rays is the ?

• iris
• lens
• cataract
• ciliary body

The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the?

• sclera
• conjunctiva
• cornea
• iris

The tube that connects the middle ear with the pharynx is the?

• eustachian
• palantine
• esophagus
• tympanic

The receptor for sound waves in the inner ear is the ?

• organ of corti
• cochlea
• semicircular canal
• vestibule

Which of the following is not a cause of conductive hearing loss?

• cerumen plug
• auditory nerve damage
• otosclerosis
• ruptured tympanic membrane

When an incision is made into the tympanic membrane and tubes are inserted to relieve pressure in the middle ear, the procedure is called a ?

• tympanectomy
• myringotomy
• cerumenectomy
• incision and drainage

The sense of smell is made possible by ?

• taste receptors
• nasal receptors
• olfactory receptors
• sense receptors

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