This ear disorder, which produces inflammation in the inner ear, is commonly referred to as an ear infection.
• Vertigo
• Otis media
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• Tinnitus
CONCEPT
Disorders of the Ear
2
What condition, also known as "pink eye," occurs when the the clear membrane of the eye becomes inflamed?
• Cataracts
• Conjunctivitis
• Glaucoma
• Astigmatism
CONCEPT
Disorders of the Eye
3
Which of these is true of referred pain?
• The pain is the result of the amputation of a body part.
• The pain signals are sent to the pons.
• The pain's source cannot be detected by the brain.
• The skin can cause this type of pain.
CONCEPT
Somatic Sense
4
Dan is dehydrated.
Which type of receptor alerts his brain of this?
• Osmoreceptor
• Thermoreceptor
• Chemoreceptor
• Mechanoreceptor
CONCEPT
Sensory Receptors
5
What parts of the mouth contain taste receptors?
• Tongue and roof of the mouth
• Tongue and throat
• Throat and roof of the mouth
• Tongue, throat and roof of the mouth
CONCEPT
Smell & Taste
6
Select the FALSE statement about stem cells.
• They are unspecialized cells found in undeveloped embryos and adult bodies.
• They are specialized cells found in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
• Scientists manipulate these cells to produce new types of cells.
• Scientists are researching ways that these cells can repair damaged parts of the nervous system.
CONCEPT
Stem Cells
7
How are signals transmitted using neurotransmitters?
• From the synapse to the presynaptic cell, and then to the postsynaptic cell
• From the postsynaptic cell to the presynaptic cell across a synapse
• From the presynaptic cell to the postsynaptic cell across a synapse
• From the presynaptic cell to the postsynaptic cell, and then to a synapse
CONCEPT
Neurotransmitters
8
Which of the following statements is true?
• The tectorial membrane is a structure in the cochlea that hair cells interact with to produce action potentials.
• Sound is mechanical energy that travels in the form of subatomic particles.
• The otolith organ carries signals from the i [Show Less]