Question 1

What are the three cells in olfaction?

Accepted Answer

Olfactory receptor cells, supporting cells, and basal cells

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Photoreceptor cells, sensory cells, and basal cells

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Gustatory receptor cells, auditory cells, and basal cells

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Motor neurons, sensory neurons, and supporting cells

Question 2

Where does the olfactory bulb sit in the brain?

Accepted Answer

It sits above the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone, inferior to the frontal lobe of the brain

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It sits in the in the mental foramen.

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It sits in the sella turcica

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It sits in the foramen ovale in the skull.

Question 3

Which process is initiated when an odorant binds to a receptor?

Accepted Answer

G-protein cascade

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Energy production

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Protein synthesis

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Cell division

Question 4

What is anosmia?

Accepted Answer

Loss of the sense of smell

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Fear of open spaces

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Inability to taste sweet flavors

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Excessive sweating

Question 5

Which of the following structures are involved in gustation?

Accepted Answer

Vallate (circumvallate), fungiform, foliate, and filiform papillae

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Olfactory receptors

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Photoreceptors

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Auditory hair cells

Question 6

What is the function of the lacrimal gland?

Accepted Answer

Releases tears and mucus into tiny duct to help lubricate and wash away debri

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Controlling blood pressure

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Regulating body temperature

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Producing tears to keep the eyes moist

Question 7

The papillary dilator muscle is controlled by what?

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system

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The somatic nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system

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The parasympathetic nervous system

Question 8

What are cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Clouding of the eye's natural lens

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Inflammation of the cornea

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Bacterial infection in the eye

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Tearing of the retina

Question 9

What are the two types of photoreceptors in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Rods and cones

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Cornea and lens

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Retina and sclera

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Iris and pupil

Question 10

What is retinal derived from?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin B

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