HS1 Sensory System

Front

What is the structure that connects the middle ear to the pharynx and helps equalize pressure?

Back

Eustachian tube

Front

What is the window of the eye?

Back

Cornea

Front

What is the white portion of the eye in humans?

Back

Sclera

Front

What is the outermost layer of the eye?

Back

Conjunctiva

Front

Which part of the ear maintains the sense of equilibrium?

Back

Semicircular canals

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina detects light and converts it into neural signals.

Front

What is the function of the iris?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What is the purpose of the cornea?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the olfactory epithelium?

Back

The olfactory epithelium is responsible for the sense of smell.