The Special Senses

The shape of the lens is regulated by 

• the ciliary body
• the retina
• the choroid
• the cornea

The layer of the eye that transports blood is 

• the fibrous tunic
• the sclera
• the choroid
• the retina

Which structure in the eye is responsible for producing tears?

• Ciliary glands

• Tarsal glands

• Lacrimal glands

• Conjunctiva

Which part of the ear contains the ossicles?

• Auricle

• External ear

• Inner ear

• Middle ear

Which fluid is found within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear?

• Aqueous humor

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Endolymph

• Perilymph

Which nerve serves the anterior part of the tongue for taste?

• Facial nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

What is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light that enters the eye?

• Cornea

• Iris

• Lens

• Retina

What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Lens

• Sclera

What is the function of the outer ear?

• Contains otoliths and hair cells

• Directs sound waves to the tympanum

• Contains receptors for hearing

• Amplifies sound waves

The primary auditory cortex is located in the _______ lobe.

• Parietal

• insular

• Frontal

• Occipital

• Temporal