ANP1106 Study Group Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Center
Presented by Ralitza and Dana April 2", 2025
STUDY GROUP 9 — MOCK EXAM
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
1) High frequency sounds are detected when the basilar membrane is displaced near the, .
Answer:
Diff:2 Page Ref: 578; Fig. 15.30
2) The synapse of the olfactory nerves with the mitral cells is called a
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 567
3) The rocks found in one's head (calcium carbonate crystals) are called
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 580
4) The middle ossicle in the ear is the
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 572
5) The nuclei are in the visual pathway and mediate the pupillary light reflexes.
Answer:
Diff:3 Page Ref: 574
6) Taste is solely a response to chemicals dissolved in
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 569
7) Taste sensation also involves chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and
Answer:
Diff:3 Page Ref: 569
8) In the optic the visual fields of the axons are all ipsilateral.
Answer:
Diff:2 Page Ref: 563-564
, ANP1106 Study Group Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Center
Presented by Ralitza and Dana April 2", 2025
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1) Contrast light and dark adaptation and include the role of the rods and cones.
2) What is the chemical composition of the rod pigment, rhodopsin, and how does it appear to act in the
reception of light?
3) Trace the pathway of sound as it enters the external ear until it is perceived in the brain.
4) Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular
motion.
5) What two things does the ciliary body do?
6) What is the pharyngotympanic tube and what is its purpose?
7) Where in the body is the only place where small blood vessels can be observed directly in a living person?
8) Distinguish between the maculae and cristae ampullaris in terms of their sensory reception.
Presented by Ralitza and Dana April 2", 2025
STUDY GROUP 9 — MOCK EXAM
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
1) High frequency sounds are detected when the basilar membrane is displaced near the, .
Answer:
Diff:2 Page Ref: 578; Fig. 15.30
2) The synapse of the olfactory nerves with the mitral cells is called a
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 567
3) The rocks found in one's head (calcium carbonate crystals) are called
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 580
4) The middle ossicle in the ear is the
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 572
5) The nuclei are in the visual pathway and mediate the pupillary light reflexes.
Answer:
Diff:3 Page Ref: 574
6) Taste is solely a response to chemicals dissolved in
Answer:
Diff:1 Page Ref: 569
7) Taste sensation also involves chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, and
Answer:
Diff:3 Page Ref: 569
8) In the optic the visual fields of the axons are all ipsilateral.
Answer:
Diff:2 Page Ref: 563-564
, ANP1106 Study Group Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Center
Presented by Ralitza and Dana April 2", 2025
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1) Contrast light and dark adaptation and include the role of the rods and cones.
2) What is the chemical composition of the rod pigment, rhodopsin, and how does it appear to act in the
reception of light?
3) Trace the pathway of sound as it enters the external ear until it is perceived in the brain.
4) Explain the role of the endolymph of the semicircular canals in activating the receptors during angular
motion.
5) What two things does the ciliary body do?
6) What is the pharyngotympanic tube and what is its purpose?
7) Where in the body is the only place where small blood vessels can be observed directly in a living person?
8) Distinguish between the maculae and cristae ampullaris in terms of their sensory reception.
