Introduction to Special Senses Practice Problems

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?

How are the olfactory cilia different from the other cilia of the body?

What is the typical life span of olfactory sensory neurons?

Identify the most common and disabling form of senile dementia. 

Harry enters a room that has just been painted and immediately notices the overwhelming smell. However, he observes that the workers in the same room appear unaffected by the strong and pungent odor. This difference in reaction is an example of:

What is the primary function of the spiral organ in the ear?

Which of the following refers to the subjective perception of the intensity or amplitude of a sound wave?

What is the correct role of the tympanic membrane in the process of hearing?

Which of the following functions as a transducer in the human ear?

Identify the structure shown in the following image.

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the vestibulocochlear nerve?

Which of the following parts of the stereocilia is involved in transducing mechanical stimuli into electrical signals?

Damage to which part of the auditory system would interfere with the accurate perception of the horizontal rotation of the head?

The middle ear has a trio of bones: the incus, malleus, and stapes. Which of the following demonstrates the correct arrangement of these bones based on their size?

Which of the following auditory ossicles attaches at three points to the interior surface of the tympanic membrane?

The receptors present in the semicircular ducts that convey information about rotational movements of the head are:

What happens to the vibrations after they are generated by the eardrum during sound transduction?

Which of the following statements is correct?

The vibrations of the basilar membrane can cause the bending of tiny-hair like structures called:

Which of the following is matched incorrectly?

For an individual with otosclerosis, which of the following parts is problematic?

Given the following events of sound conduction:

I. Vibrations are amplified and transmitted to the oval window
II. Soundwaves cause the eardrum to vibrate
III. Vibration creates fluid pressure waves within the cochlea
IV. Vibrations are transmitted to ossicles

Which of the following gives the correct sequence?

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?

Which of the following is a type of ear damage caused by pressure differences between the inside and the outside of the ear during activities such as scuba diving or flying in an airplane?

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the pharyngotympanic tube?

Which of the following systems provides information about rotational movements, linear acceleration, and the orientation of the head with respect to gravity?

Sarah loves going to amusement parks and trying out different rides. On her recent visit, she decided to go on a Ferris wheel. After the ride, she felt dizzy and had difficulty maintaining her balance. Which structure in the inner ear is primarily responsible for Sarah's dizziness?

The organs that can detect linear acceleration and changes in head position relative to gravity are called:

Which of the following is characterized as a gelatinous structure contained in the crista ampullaris and positioned above the hair cells?

The papillae that are the largest and least numerous, having many taste buds are :

Gustatory cells are specialized epithelial cells that act as:

Which part of the tongue is associated with detecting sourness?

Which of the following cranial nerves carries taste information from the taste buds located on the posterior one-third of the tongue, as well as from the taste buds in the pharynx and the tonsils?

The following statements are correct about the impact of smoking on the sense of taste except?