Sensory Organs

Front

What are the three small bones in the middle ear called?

Back

Ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes)

Front

What are the five basic tastes that the tongue can detect?

Back

Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Salty, Umami

Front

Where is the retina located in the eye?

Back

The retina is located at the back of the eye.

Front

Which part of the eye gives it color?

Back

Iris

Front

What is the function of the Eustachian Tube?

Back

It equalizes pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the pupil?

Back

The pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What are the semicircular canals responsible for?

Back

They help maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Front

What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?

Back

It collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Front

What is the role of the retina in vision?

Back

The retina converts light into neural signals for the brain.