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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

Anatomy & Physiology

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

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Which of the following statements best describes the path of optic nerve impulses in the brain?

Optic nerve impulses are processed in the temporal lobe before reaching the occipital lobe.

Optic nerve impulses travel directly to the occipital lobe without any synapses.

Optic nerve impulses bypass the thalamus and synapse in the parietal lobe.

Optic nerve impulses first synapse in the thalamus before reaching the visual cortex in the occipital lobe.

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Begin by understanding the anatomy of the optic nerve and its role in transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.

Recognize that the optic nerve carries impulses to the brain, where they are processed to create visual perception.

Identify the pathway of optic nerve impulses: they first travel to the thalamus, specifically the lateral geniculate nucleus, which acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Understand that after synapsing in the thalamus, the optic nerve impulses are transmitted to the visual cortex located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Conclude that the correct pathway involves synapsing in the thalamus before reaching the occipital lobe, where visual processing occurs.