https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/504/the-special-sensesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/504/the-special-sensesMon, 24 Jun 2013 20:55:38 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:dcc499f3-55f7-4cda-980b-76cd48c0dc9fsalmorshttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/504/the-special-senses#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by salmors on 6/24/2013 8:55:38 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List the special senses. </li> <li>What are the names of the bones located at the back of the nasal cavity, which are covered by a mucous epithelium housing the bipolar receptor cells of the olfactory system? </li> <li>Which of the cranial nerves is responsible for the sense of smell? </li> <li>List 6 parts of the anatomy that help to protect the eye from injury. </li> <li>What is meant by lacrimation? </li> <li>What is the name of the fibrous tissue of which the eyelids are made? </li> <li>What are the names of the angles where the upper and lower eyelids meet? </li> <li>What are the names of the glands whose ducts open onto the edge of the eyelid (these secrete a fatty material that contribute to the composition of tears)? </li> <li>Give another name for the eyelashes. </li> <li>The globe of the eye has 3 layers; describe them briefly. </li> <li>The outer layer of the eye comprises the sclera and the cornea. Which part gives the white colour of the eye? </li> <li>What is the name of the junction between the sclera and the cornea? </li> <li>The uvea (middle layer of the eye) comprises 5 structures. Can you list them and briefly state the function of each? </li> <li>How does the pupil differ in cats and dogs? </li> <li>Describe the 3 layers which make up the retina (inner layer of the eye). </li> <li>Describe the aqueous humour. </li> <li>Describe the vitreous humour. </li> <li>Describe in 6 brief steps how the eye functions. </li> <li>The ear is divided into 3 main parts. Can you name them? </li> <li>List the 3 components of the external ear. </li> <li>What do the ceruminous glands secrete? </li> <li>What is the correct name for the eardrum? </li> <li>What is the name of the passage where the external ear ends and the tympanic membrane lies across the entrance to the middle ear? </li> <li>What is the name of the air-filled space that is connected to the pharynx by the auditory tube and houses the middle ear? </li> <li>What is another name for the auditory tube? </li> <li>Name the 3 small bones that lie across the middle ear which serve to transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear. </li> <li>What is the collective name for the 3 small bones given in answer to Q26? </li> <li>In addition to the tympanic membrane, 2 other membranes are located within the middle ear. Can you name them? </li> <li>What is the name of the fluid that is found between the bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth of the inner ear? </li> <li>What is another name for the auditory nerve that carries nervous impulses from the inner ear to the brain? </li> <li>What is the name of the fluid that is found within the membranous labyrinth? </li> <li>The membranous labyrinth comprises 4 parts. Name them and briefly describe of each. </li> <li>What is the function of the crista located at each ampulla (at the base of the semicircular canal)? </li> <li>What are the receptors located within the utricle and saccule responsible for monitoring the position of the head known as? </li> <li>What is the function of the spiral organ (or organ of Corti) located within the cochlea? </li> <li>What is the medical name for the sensation of taste? </li> <li>What is the collective name given to the sensory nerve ending responsible for taste, and where are they located? </li> <li>List the cranial nerves that pass stimuli from the taste buds to the brain. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/504/the-special-senses/revision/1Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:08:21 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:dcc499f3-55f7-4cda-980b-76cd48c0dc9fArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/504/the-special-senses#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/2/2009 3:08:21 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List the special senses. </li> <li>What are the names of the bones located at the back of the nasal cavity, which are covered by a mucous epithelium housing the bipolar receptor cells of the olfactory system? </li> <li>Which of the cranial nerves is responsible for the sense of smell? </li> <li>List 6 parts of the anatomy that help to protect the eye from injury. </li> <li>What is meant by lacrimation? </li> <li>What is the name of the fibrous tissue of which the eyelids are made? </li> <li>What are the names of the angles where the upper and lower eyelids meet? </li> <li>What are the names of the glands whose ducts open onto the edge of the eyelid (these secrete a fatty material that contribute to the composition of tears)? </li> <li>Give another name for the eyelashes. </li> <li>The globe of the eye has 3 layers; describe them briefly. </li> <li>The outer layer of the eye comprises the sclera and the cornea. Which part gives the white colour of the eye? </li> <li>What is the name of the junction between the sclera and the cornea? </li> <li>The uvea (middle layer of the eye) comprises 5 structures. Can you list them and briefly state the function of each? </li> <li>How does the pupil differ in cats and dogs? </li> <li>Describe the 3 layers which make up the retina (inner layer of the eye). </li> <li>Describe the aqueous humour. </li> <li>Describe the vitreous humour. </li> <li>Describe in 6 brief steps how the eye functions. </li> <li>The ear is divided into 3 main parts. Can you name them? </li> <li>List the 3 components of the external ear. </li> <li>What do the ceruminous glands secrete? </li> <li>What is the correct name for the eardrum? </li> <li>What is the name of the passage where the external ear ends and the tympanic membrane lies across the entrance to the middle ear? </li> <li>What is the name of the air-filled space that is connected to the pharynx by the auditory tube and houses the middle ear? </li> <li>What is another name for the auditory tube? </li> <li>Name the 3 small bones that lie across the middle ear which serve to transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear. </li> <li>What is the collective name for the 3 small bones given in answer to Q26? </li> <li>In addition to the tympanic membrane, 2 other membranes are located within the middle ear. Can you name them? </li> <li>What is the name of the fluid that is found between the bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth of the inner ear? </li> <li>What is another name for the auditory nerve that carries nervous impulses from the inner ear to the brain? </li> <li>What is the name of the fluid that is found within the membranous labyrinth? </li> <li>The membranous labyrinth comprises 4 parts. Name them and briefly describe of each. </li> <li>What is the function of the crista located at each ampulla (at the base of the semicircular canal)? </li> <li>What are the receptors located within the utricle and saccule responsible for monitoring the position of the head known as? </li> <li>What is the function of the spiral organ (or organ of Corti) located within the cochlea? </li> <li>What is the medical name for the sensation of taste? </li> <li>What is the collective name given to the sensory nerve ending responsible for taste, and where are they located? </li> <li>List the cranial nerves that pass stimuli from the taste buds to the brain. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>