DRAFT Special Senses

Which part of the ear contains the auditory ossicles?

• External (outer) ear

• Middle ear

• Internal (inner) ear

• External acoustic meatus (auditory canal)

What is the function of the otoliths in the ear?

• Transmit sound waves to the brain

• Protect the inner ear

• Help with hearing high-frequency sounds

• Help with balance and detecting linear acceleration

What is the name of the space where the upper and lower eyelids meet on the medial side of the eye?

• Palpebral fissure

• Lateral commissure (canthus)

• Medial commissure (canthus)

• Iris

Which structure in the eye is responsible for its color?

• Sclera

• Pupil

• Cornea

• Iris

What is the term for the white part of the eye?

• Eyelid

• Sclera

• Pupil

• Cornea

Which part of the tongue contains the taste buds responsible for detecting bitter tastes?

• Fungiform papillae

• Vallate papillae

• Foliate papillae

• Lingual tonsil

Which of the following is NOT included in the special senses?

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

• Equilibrium

What are the two types of special sense receptors mentioned in the text?

• Large, complex sensory organs and localized clusters of receptors

• Localized clusters of receptors and distributed networks of receptors

• Large, complex sensory organs and small, simple sensory organs

• Distributed networks of receptors and small, simple sensory organs

According to the text, how does the sensory information from the special senses influence motor output?

• It has no influence on motor output.

• It directly controls motor output without processing.

• It is processed in a specialized area of the cerebrum, which influences motor output.

• It is stored in the memory before influencing motor output.

What is the role of the special senses in the nervous system, as described in the text?

• To gather unique sensory information that influences motor output after integration.

• To process motor output without the need for sensory information.

• To store sensory information for long-term memory.

• To directly cause motor movements without cerebral processing.