Chapter 17: The Special Senses Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th Edition, by Bryan Derrickson, Gerald Tortora. Multiple Choice & Essays 1. Olfactory receptors are found a. Throughout the nasal cavity b. Only in the superior portion of the nasal cavity c. Only in the inferior portion of the nasal cavity d. From the vestibule to the pharynx e. Only in the mid-nasal ridges Ans: B Difficulty: easy Feedback: 17.1 2. These cells provide for the sense of smell. a. Olfactory hair cells b. Glial cells c. Basal stem cells d. Bowman’s glands e. Gustatory cells Ans: A Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.1 3. These provide physical support, nourishment and electrical insulation for olfactory receptors. a. Dendrites b. Glial cells c. Basal stem cells d. Bowman’s glands e. Supporting cells Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.1 4. Adaptation a. Occurs rapidly b. Is an increase in sensitivity c. Is seen in olfaction and hearing d. Occurs only with vision e. Never occurs with taste Ans: A Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.1 5. The olfactory tract a. Projects to the cortical region controlled by the limbic system and part of the amygdala b. Has its integrating center in the hypothalamus c. Is only motor neurons d. Receives information from the taste buds e. Consists of the olfactory and vestibocochlear nerves Ans: A Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.1 6. These cells provide for the sense of taste. a. Olfactory hair cells b. Tastant cells c. Basal stem cells d. General receptor cells e. Gustatory cells Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.2 7. Taste buds are found a. Epiglottis b. Pharynx c. Soft palate d. Both a and b e. All of the above Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.2 8. Which of the following papillae do not contain taste buds? a. Vallate b. Fungiform c. Foliate d. Filiform Ans: D Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.2 9. Which of the following nerves serves in a gustatory function? a. Vestibulocochlear b. Oculomotor c. Vagus d. Trigeminal e. Spinal accessory Ans: C Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.2 10. Which is not considered an accessory structure of the eye? a. Eyelids b. Eyelashes c. Lacrimal apparatus d. Eyebrows e. Retina Ans: E Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.3 11. Which of the following is the space between the upper and lower eyelids? a. Palpebral fissure b. Levator palpebrae c. Lacrimal caruncle d. Lateral commissure e. Conjectiva Ans: A Difficulty: medium Feedback: 17.3