Anatomy Questions
Explore questions in the Anatomy category that you can ask Spark.E!
The melanin-containing portion of the vascular tunic associated with the sclera of the eye is called the_________.
The extrinsic eyeball muscles include the superior, inferior, lateral and medial ______ muscles along with the superior and inferior______ muscles.rectus, obliqueoblique, rectus
The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane that covers/lines the ______.lensretinainner eyelidscleracornea
The thin, transparent mucous membrane associated with the eyelids is called the________.
Identify the functions of the sclera.Provides a point of attachment for the extrinsic eye musclesProvides nutrients to the corneaProtects internal structuresConverts light into action potentialsMaintains the shape of the eye
Name the structure that protects the eyes from foreign objects.ConjunctivaEyelidsLacrimal glandsPupil
Acute contagious conjunctivitis is more commonly called ______.cataractsfar sightednesspink eyea sty
Which is not a major tastant?sourpungentsweetumami
A collection of hair superior to the orbits are the ______.eyelasheseyebrowsconjunctiva
The central olfactory cortex areas are located in the ______.frontal and insula lobesoccipital and parietal lobesparietal and temporal lobestemporal and frontal lobes
The olfactory pathway terminates in the olfactory cortex of the frontal or________lobe.
What type of papillae lacks taste buds and provides a rough surface on the tongue in order to manipulate food more easily?FungiformVallateFiliformFoliate
The 5 major tastants arebittersaltyumamibasicIn any ordersweetsouracidic
Name the primary classes of smells.CamphoraceousPutridFloralGrassyPepperminty
About how many olfactory neurons are located in the olfactory epithelium?10 billion10 thousand10 million
Where are olfactory neurons located?In the mouth and nasal cavityIn the inferior nasal cavityIn the superior nasal cavity
Which is not a major tastant?sweetpungentsourumami
The projections on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds are called________.
Smell is also called ______.gustationolfactiondeglutition
True or False: The sense of taste is transmitted by three cranial nerves.TrueFalse