The Senses

Front

What are the two main functions of the ears?

Back

Hearing and balance.

Front

What sensory receptors in the skin allow us to perceive touch?

Back

Sensory receptors for touch include mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors.

Front

What part of the eye is responsible for focusing images by changing shape?

Back

The lens.

Front

What is another name for the eardrum?

Back

Tympanum.

Front

What is the part of the retina with the highest concentration of photoreceptors?

Back

Fovea centralis.

Front

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are the five main senses?

Back

Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Front

How do photoreceptors in the retina contribute to vision?

Back

Photoreceptors (rods and cones) convert light into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the role of the cochlea in the ear?

Back

The cochlea converts sound vibrations into neural signals.

Front

What is the difference between rods and cones in the retina?

Back

Rods are responsible for vision in low light, while cones are responsible for color vision and detail.