Chapter 10 Objectives -- Somatic and Special Senses
When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or the text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.
1. Distinguish between somatic and special senses.
2. Describe five general types of sensory receptors.
3. Explain what is meant by sensory adaption.
4.Describe the three types of touch and pressure receptors.
5. Describe the receptors involved in the temperature senses.
6. Describe how pain receptors are activated.
7. Differentiate between acute and chronic pain.
8. Explain the role of neuropeptides (serotonin, endorphins, and enkephalins) in controlling pain.
9. List the areas where you would find olfactory receptors.
11. Describe what stimulates olfactory receptors.
12. Trace the pathway of an olfactory impulse from a receptor to the cerebrum.
13. List the major areas of the cerebrum that interpret olfaction.
14. Describe the importance of saliva for the interpretation of taste.
15. Name the four primary taste sensations.
16. Describe the location of taste receptors and what stimulates them.
17. Trace a sensory impulse from a taste receptor to the cerebral cortex.
18. Tell what area of the cerebrum is involved in interpreting taste.
19. Distinguish between the external, middle and inner ear and describe the components found in each.
20. Explain the difference between the osseous labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth.
21. Trace the auditory pathway from a receptor to the cerebrum.
22. List the major areas of the cerebrum that interpret sound.
23. Explain the difference between conductive deafness and sensorineural deafness.
24. Distinguish between static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium.
25. Describe where static and dynamic equilibrium receptors are located.
26. Trace the equilibrium pathway from the receptor to the cerebrum and cerebellum.
27. Describe the structure of the eyelid.
28. Describe the components of the lacrimal apparatus and give their functions.
29. Differentiate between the outer, middle and inner tunic of the eye.
30. Describe the components of the outer tunic of the eye and give their functions.
31. Describe the components of the middle tunic of the eye and give their functions.
32. Describe the retina and give its function.
33. Define the pupil and tell how its size is regulated.
34. Differentiate between rods and cones.
35. Trace a nerve impulse from the retina to the cerebrum.
36. List the areas of the cerebrum involved in the interpretation of vision.