Special Senses - Anatomy and Physiology | Biology+

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: The Human Organism

Set 2: The Chemical Basis of Life

Set 3: Cell Structures and Their Functions

Set 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes

Set 5: Integumentary System

Set 6: Histology and Physiology of Bones

Set 7: Anatomy of Bones and Joints

Set 8: Histology and Physiology of Muscles

Set 9: Gross Anatomy and Functions of Skeletal Muscles

Set 10: Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Set 11: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

Set 12: Integration of Nervous System Functions

Set 13: Special Senses

Set 14: Autonomic Nervous System

Set 15: Endocrine System

Set 17: The Heart

Set 18: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Set 19: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Set 20: Respiratory System

Set 21: Digestive System

Set 22: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Set 23: Urinary System and Body Fluids

Set 24: Reproductive System

Set 25: Development and Genetics

Set 13 Special Senses

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Set 13 Special Senses

(Multiple Choice)

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Receptors for odorants are

A) Olfactory bulbs
B) Olfactory hairs
C) Olfactory mucus
D) Olfactory epithelium

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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What must be true in order to detect an odor?

A) The odorant must dissolve in mucus of the nasal cavity
B) The dissolved odorant binds to receptors on olfactory hairs
C) A G protein is activated when an odorant binds to its receptor which opens sodium and calcium gates
D) All of the choices are true

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

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What ion channels are opened to produce an action potential in olfactory neurons?

A) Sodium and potassium
B) Sodium and chloride
C) Potassium and calcium
D) Calcium and sodium

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