Anatomy & Physiology
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The cranial nerve that provides sensory input for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue:
The correct order for the secretion and drainage of tears:
Identify which sensory cell types are incorrectly matched with the stimulus it detects.
From where does the olfactory nerve originate?
Which of the following happens right after the binding of odor molecules to its corresponding olfactory receptor?
The region of the olfactory cortex which receives direct input from the olfactory bulb and is considered the primary site for the initial processing of olfactory information is called:
Which of the following statements about gustatory cells is false?
Which of the following taste perceptions is not accurately matched with its chemical stimulant?
The primary visual center of the brain that directly connects with the retina is located in which lobe:
Which of the following bones is directly connected to the tympanic membrane:
Which of the following is described as a small stirup-shaped bone:
The terminal end of the semicircular canals ends with the dilation called:
The organ of Corti is a complex structure situated on the basilar membrane within which major part of the ear?
What is the outcome of the hair cells bending against the tectorial membrane?
The electrical signals generated by the hair cells are transmitted to the brain through which of the following nerves?
What structure is more sensitive to acceleration in the vertical plane than in the horizontal plane?
Which of the following stimulates the hair cells located in the spiral organ?
This bending of the hair cells opens mechanoelectrical ion channels located on the stereocilia allowing:
The boundary between the middle and inner ear is:
Choose which of the following is correct in terms of what is contained in the structures below:
The auditory center of the CNS is:
This structure of the inner ear is responsible for detecting head acceleration:
Which structure is not concerned with the perception and processing of sound:
If a patient is encountering vision loss resulting from a blood clot obstructing a blood vessel, in which region of the brain might the blockage have occurred?
During motion sickness, which part of the body sends signals to the brain that conflict with visual cues leading to the sensation of continued movement?
A dysfunction of this structure can significantly impact the perception of taste.
Which of the following can happen when the eustachian tube is severely congested?
Jason noticed that when he had COVID he lost his sense of smell and taste. The medical term for the complete loss of sense of smell:
What is the main function of the round window in the overall hearing process?
In which direction does the abducens nerve move the eyes:
After a head injury during a sports accident, Sarah experienced damage to her cribriform plate, impacting her overall flavor perception. Which of the following was most likely affected?
After being diagnosed with Bell's palsy on her left side, Emily noticed difficulty in fully closing her left eye. As a result, she experiences dryness and discomfort in the eye. Provided the mentioned conditions, which of the following facial muscles is most likely affected?
Which of the following refers to a type of hearing loss that occurs when sound waves cannot effectively pass through the outer or middle ear to reach the inner ear?