Open QuestionWhich of the following is not part of the auditory pathway in the CNS?a. Superior temporal lobeb. Superior colliculusc. Medial geniculate nucleusd. Nuclei in the ponse. Cochlear nuclei
Open QuestionFill in the blanks: In the ampulla of a semicircular duct, the hair cells are located in the_____and their stereocilia and kinocilium are embedded in the______.
Open QuestionStimuli from the inner ear regarding head movement and position are sent to all of the following except the:a. vestibular nuclei.b. oculomotor nucleus.c. parietal lobe.d. cerebellum.e. trigeminal nucleus.
Open QuestionExplain what would happen to your sense of smell if there were no basal cells present in the olfactory epithelium.
Open QuestionFollowing a stroke, a patient lost vision in the left visual field. Name several structures in the brain that could have been damaged by the stroke to have caused this vision loss. Be specific as to right or left side.
Open QuestionMr. Spencer suffers loss of taste sensation. Tests reveal that his taste buds and salivary glands are functional. What other structures might be impaired that would explain his loss of taste?
Open QuestionIf severe congestion from a cold prevented your pharyngotympanic tube from opening, what could happen to your tympanic membrane? Explain your answer.