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Sense Organs (Class XI/XII)

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What is the mucosa lining of olfactory region called?

  1. Jacobson's organ

  2. Schneiderian membrane

  3. Sclera

  4. Membranous labyrinth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Schneiderian membrane is the mucosa lining of olfactory region.

What kind of receptors are olfactory receptors?

  1. Photoreceptors

  2. Mechanoreceptors

  3. Thermoreceptors

  4. Chemoreceptors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Olfactory receptors are chemoreceptors as they sense the volatile chemicals in air.

The junction which marks the transition from the simple non-photosensitive area of the retina to the complex, multi-layered photosensitive region is called

  1. fovea

  2. macula

  3. orra serrata

  4. bulbar sheath


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The junction which marks the transition from the simple non-photosensitive area of the retina to the complex, multi-layered photosensitive region is called orra serrata.

Which layer maintains the shape of eyeball?

  1. Choroid

  2. Sclera

  3. Retina

  4. Conjunctiva


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sclera maintains the shape of eye.

Which layer provides the surface for attachment of eye muscles?

  1. Choroid

  2. Sclerotic

  3. Conjunctiva

  4. Retina


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sclerotic provides surface for the attachment of eye muscles.

Which muscle dilates pupil?

  1. Circular muscle

  2. Radial muscle

  3. Inferior rectus muscle

  4. Superior oblique muscle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Radial muscles dilate pupil.

What does blind spot contain?

  1. Only rods

  2. Only cones

  3. Both rods and cones

  4. Neither rods nor cones


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blind spot contains neither rods nor cones.

Which pigment in cones allows them to respond to green light?

  1. Erythrolabe

  2. Cyanolabe

  3. Chlorolabe

  4. Rhodopsin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chlorolabe pigments allow cones to respond to green light.

What are ciliary muscles responsible for?

  1. Persistence of vision

  2. Accommodation of lens

  3. Dilation of pupil

  4. Constriction of pupil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accommodation of lens is the process by which the eye changes optical power.

What does yellow spot contain?

  1. Only cones

  2. Only rods

  3. Both rods and cones

  4. Neither rods nor cones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yellow spot contains only cones.

From which point do optic nerve fibers leave retina?

  1. Yellow spot

  2. Blind spot

  3. Pars optica

  4. Ora serrata


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Blind spot is a point from where the optic nerve fibers leave retina.

Where is aqueous chamber present?

  1. Between lens and retina

  2. Between lens and cornea

  3. On the surface of conjunctiva

  4. Behind the retina


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aqueous chamber is present between the lens and cornea.

What is the function of Jacobson's organ in humans?

  1. It contains sensory cells for hearing.

  2. It smells the food and keeps it in knowledge.

  3. It is a vestigial organ.

  4. It is an exocrine gland.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jacobson's organ is a vestigial organ in humans.

What happens during bleaching in eye?

  1. Lodopsin is converted to scotopsin and retinol.

  2. Rhodopsin is converted to scotopsin and retinol.

  3. Scotopsin and retinol combine to re-synthesise rhodopsin.

  4. Eyes loses power of vision.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rhodopsin is converted to scotopsin and retinol on bleaching.

Which gland produces secretions to keep the eyes moist?

  1. Meibomian gland

  2. Lacrimal gland

  3. Ceruminous gland

  4. Pituitary gland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lacrimal gland secretes tears which keep the eye moist.

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