Sensory By:Jalesa McCallum 12/7/06

Why does our nose run when we cry?  A. Tears cause an increase in aqueous humor and the excess drains into the eye.  B. Tears flow across the eye into the lacrimal duct, which drains into the nasal cavity.  C. Crying increases sinus pressure which causes nasal inflammation and increases secretions  D. Crying causes the production of fluids in the eyes, ears and nose.

Why does our nose run when we cry?  A. Tears cause an increase in aqueous humor and the excess drains into the eye.  B. Tears flow across the eye into the lacrimal duct, which drains into the nasal cavity.  C. Crying increases sinus pressure which causes nasal inflammation and increases secretions  D. Crying causes the production of fluids in the eyes, ears and nose.

Pam tells you she wears glasses because the front of her eye is uneven. She insists she is neither nearsighted nor farsighted. Pam has a/an:  A. Adhesion  B. Astigmatism  C. Cataract  D. Retinoblastoma

Pam tells you she wears glasses because the front of her eye is uneven. She insists she is neither nearsighted nor farsighted. Pam has a/an:  A. Adhesion  B. Astigmatism  C. Cataract  D. Retinoblastoma

The black center in the iris is really a hole called the:  A. Lens  B. Pupil  C. Retina  D. Vitreous

The black center in the iris is really a hole called the:  A. Lens  B. Pupil  C. Retina  D. Vitreous

The eyeball has three coats; the sclera, the choroid and the:  A. Iris  B. Lens  C. Orbit  D. Retina

The eyeball has three coats; the sclera, the choroid and the:  A. Iris  B. Lens  C. Orbit  D. Retina

What clear structure is called the “window of the eye?”  A. Cornea  B. Iris  C. Retina  D. Lens

What clear structure is called the “window of the eye?”  A. Cornea  B. Iris  C. Retina  D. Lens

The crystalline structure behind the pupil that focuses light rays on the retina is the:  A. Conjunctiva  B. Labyrinth  C. Lens  D. Receptor

The crystalline structure behind the pupil that focuses light rays on the retina is the:  A. Conjunctiva  B. Labyrinth  C. Lens  D. Receptor

What does the pupil do when exposed to bright light?  A. Constrict  B. Dilate  C. Enlarge  D. Nothing

What does the pupil do when exposed to bright light?  A. Constrict  B. Dilate  C. Enlarge  D. Nothing

Extrinsic eye muscles allow for eye movement, and are attached to the:  A. Cornea  B. Retina  C. Iris  D. Sclera

Extrinsic eye muscles allow for eye movement, and are attached to the:  A. Cornea  B. Retina  C. Iris  D. Sclera

The three small bones located in the middle ear are called the:  A. Auditory, sensory, and tactile  B. Internal, external, and middle  C. Malleus, incus, and stapes  D. Oval, round and oval

The three small bones located in the middle ear are called the:  A. Auditory, sensory, and tactile  B. Internal, external, and middle  C. Malleus, incus, and stapes  D. Oval, round and oval

The tube that connects the middle ear cavity and the throat is the:  A. Fallopian Tube  B. Eustachian Tube  C. Seminiferous Tube  D. Trachea

The tube that connects the middle ear cavity and the throat is the:  A. Fallopian Tube  B. Eustachian Tube  C. Seminiferous Tube  D. Trachea

The projections of the tongue that contain taste buds are called:  A. Polyps  B. Corpuscles  C. Papillae  D. Membranous ampullae

The projections of the tongue that contain taste buds are called:  A. Polyps  B. Corpuscles  C. Papillae  D. Membranous ampullae

What structure separates the outer and middle ear?  A. Pinna  B. Tympanic membrane  C. Eustachian Tube  D. Oval Window

What structure separates the outer and middle ear?  A. Pinna  B. Tympanic membrane  C. Eustachian Tube  D. Oval Window

Peter wears contact lens to see the chalkboard at school. He probably has an eye disorder called:  A. Diplopia  B. Hyperopia  C. Myopia  D. Presbyopia

Peter wears contact lens to see the chalkboard at school. He probably has an eye disorder called:  A. Diplopia  B. Hyperopia  C. Myopia  D. Presbyopia

What part of the eye is removed during cataract surgery?  A. Lens  B. Iris  C. Retina  D. Sclera

What part of the eye is removed during cataract surgery?  A. Lens  B. Iris  C. Retina  D. Sclera

An ophthalmoscope is used to examine someone complaining of :  A. Hearing loss  B. A sore throat  C. Blurred vision  D. Chest pain

An ophthalmoscope is used to examine someone complaining of :  A. Hearing loss  B. A sore throat  C. Blurred vision  D. Chest pain

What is the medical term for a tiny abscess at the base of any eyelash?  A. Hordeolum  B. Cataract  C. Blind spot  D. Rod

What is the medical term for a tiny abscess at the base of any eyelash?  A. Hordeolum  B. Cataract  C. Blind spot  D. Rod

The treatment of glaucoma can be medical or surgical, and involves a goal of:  A. Eliminating the cause of infection  B. Lowering intraocular pressure  C. Improving vision  D. Preventing further degeneration

The treatment of glaucoma can be medical or surgical, and involves a goal of:  A. Eliminating the cause of infection  B. Lowering intraocular pressure  C. Improving vision  D. Preventing further degeneration

A condition in which the lens loses elasticity after the age of 40 is:  A. Glaucoma  B. Cataracts  C. Presbyopia  D. Myopia

A condition in which the lens loses elasticity after the age of 40 is:  A. Glaucoma  B. Cataracts  C. Presbyopia  D. Myopia

Where on the retina do nerve fibers form the optic nerve?  A. Fovea centralis  B. Rods  C. Cones  D. Optic disc

Where on the retina do nerve fibers form the optic nerve?  A. Fovea centralis  B. Rods  C. Cones  D. Optic disc

What is the medical term for the spiral-shaped organ of hearing in the inner ear?  A. Arachnoid  B. Cochlea  C. Malleus  D. Sclera

What is the medical term for the spiral-shaped organ of hearing in the inner ear?  A. Arachnoid  B. Cochlea  C. Malleus  D. Sclera

Your best friend has pinkeye. What might cause you to “catch her pinkeye  A. Going to the movies  B. Sharing a towel  C. Talking on the phone  D. Riding together in a car

Your best friend has pinkeye. What might cause you to “catch her pinkeye  A. Going to the movies  B. Sharing a towel  C. Talking on the phone  D. Riding together in a car

The conjunctiva is a sac that lines:  A. The eyelid  B. The inner most part of the eye  C. The iris  D. The rod and cones

The conjunctiva is a sac that lines:  A. The eyelid  B. The inner most part of the eye  C. The iris  D. The rod and cones

The iris is the:  A. Colored part of the eye  B. Hole in the eye  C. Size of the eye  D. White of the eye

The iris is the:  A. Colored part of the eye  B. Hole in the eye  C. Size of the eye  D. White of the eye

The eye is protected by the:  A. Cranial cavity  B. Orbital cavity  C. Nasal cavity  D. Sinus cavity

The eye is protected by the:  A. Cranial cavity  B. Orbital cavity  C. Nasal cavity  D. Sinus cavity

The white of the eye is called the:  A. Pupil  B. Iris  C. Cornea  D. Sclera

The white of the eye is called the:  A. Pupil  B. Iris  C. Cornea  D. Sclera

The anterior chamber of the eye is filled with:  A. Aqueous humor  B. Vitreous humor  Lymph fluid  D. Plasma

The anterior chamber of the eye is filled with:  A. Aqueous humor  B. Vitreous humor  Lymph fluid  D. Plasma

The size of the iris and pupil is changed by:  A. Intrinsic ligaments  B. Intrinsic muscles  C. The retina  D. Extrinsic tendons

The size of the iris and pupil is changed by:  A. Intrinsic ligaments  B. Intrinsic muscles  C. The retina  D. Extrinsic tendons

The function of the lens is:  A. Accommodation  B. Circumduction  C. To give the eye its color  D. To maintain the shape of the eye

The function of the lens is:  A. Accommodation  B. Circumduction  C. To give the eye its color  D. To maintain the shape of the eye

The retina contains visual receptors called:  A. Choroid and scleral coats  B. Follicles and pores  C. Optic and olfactory nerves  D. Rods and cones

The retina contains visual receptors called:  A. Choroid and scleral coats  B. Follicles and pores  C. Optic and olfactory nerves  D. Rods and cones

What is the function of vitreous humor?  A. Maintain eye shape and provide color vision  B. Maintain eye shape and refract light rays  C. Provide night vision and color vision  D. Provide night vision and refract light rays.

What is the function of vitreous humor?  A. Maintain eye shape and provide color vision  B. Maintain eye shape and refract light rays  C. Provide night vision and color vision  D. Provide night vision and refract light rays.

The tympanic membrane is also known as the:  A. Auditory tube  B. Eardrum  C. Ossicles  D. Sclera

The tympanic membrane is also known as the:  A. Auditory tube  B. Eardrum  C. Ossicles  D. Sclera

The outer part of the ear is known as the:  A. Cerumen  Eustachian tube  C. Pinna  D. Tympanic membrane

The outer part of the ear is known as the:  A. Cerumen  Eustachian tube  C. Pinna  D. Tympanic membrane

The nose connects to what cranial nerve?  A. Olfactory  B. Optic  C. Occulomoter  D. Trochlear

The nose connects to what cranial nerve?  A. Olfactory  B. Optic  C. Occulomoter  D. Trochlear

The organ of Corti is located within the:  A. Semicircular canals  B. Oval window  C. Vestibule  D. Cochlea

The organ of Corti is located within the:  A. Semicircular canals  B. Oval window  C. Vestibule  D. Cochlea

Otitis media is usually treated with:  A. Antibiotics  B. Exercise  C. Steroids  D. Surgery

Otitis media is usually treated with:  A. Antibiotics  B. Exercise  C. Steroids  D. Surgery

The lens of the eye lies directly behind the:  A. Cornea  B. Sclera  C. Pupil  D. Retina

The lens of the eye lies directly behind the:  A. Cornea  B. Sclera  C. Pupil  D. Retina

What is the function of the lacrimal glands  A. Produce vitreous humor  B. Produce tears  C. Secrete cerumen  D. Create eye pigment

What is the function of the lacrimal glands  A. Produce vitreous humor  B. Produce tears  C. Secrete cerumen  D. Create eye pigment

In which order is the correct pathway of vision?  A. Cornea, retina, optic nerve, pupil, lens  B. Pupil, lens, retina, cornea, optic nerve  C. Cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve  D. Cornea, pupil, retina, lens, optic nerve

In which order is the correct pathway of vision?  A. Cornea, retina, optic nerve, pupil, lens  B. Pupil, lens, retina, cornea, optic nerve  C. Cornea, pupil, lens, retina, optic nerve  D. Cornea, pupil, retina, lens, optic nerve

What is the function of cerumen?  A. Keeps the ear canal from collapsing  B. Helps transmit sound waves  C. Protection  D. Lubrication

What is the function of cerumen?  A. Keeps the ear canal from collapsing  B. Helps transmit sound waves  C. Protection  D. Lubrication

Someone with diplopia would be treated by a/an:  A. Ear specialist  B. Ophthalmologist  C. Laryngologist  D. Nose Specialist

Someone with diplopia would be treated by a/an:  A. Ear specialist  B. Ophthalmologist  C. Laryngologist  D. Nose Specialist