Chapter 9 (MC): The Senses

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 6th Edition By Scanlon - Sanders

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Chapter 9 (MC): The Senses

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which statement is NOT true of receptors?
a. We have receptors to detect both external and internal changes.
b. Receptors generate impulses that are carried by motor neurons.
c. A receptor is specific for the type of change it will detect.
d. The change detected by a receptor may also be called a stimulus.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The function of sensory receptors is to:
a. carry sensory impulses to the brain
b. feel sensations and determine their intensity
c. project sensations and initiate responses
d. detect changes and generate impulses

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The part of a sensory pathway that detects a change is the:
a. receptor c. sensory tract
b. sensory neuron d. sensory area

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The part of a sensory pathway that carries impulses to the central nervous system is the:
a. receptor c. sensory tract
b. sensory neuron d. sensory area

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The part of a sensory pathway that consists of white matter in the spinal cord or brain is the:
a. receptor c. sensory tract
b. sensory neuron d. sensory area

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The part of a sensory pathway that feels and interprets the sensation is the:
a. receptor c. sensory tract
b. sensory neuron d. sensory area

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

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