Senses Review

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What is the function of rods in the retina?

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Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for vision in low light conditions and do not detect color.

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What is the function of cones in the retina?

Back

Cones are photoreceptor cells in the retina that are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

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What is the fovea centralis?

Back

The fovea centralis is the area of the retina responsible for sharp central vision and visual acuity.

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What is the role of the iris in the eye?

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The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

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What is depth perception?

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Depth perception is the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and judge distances, primarily achieved through the overlapping of visual fields from both eyes.

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What are the primary taste sensations?

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The primary taste sensations are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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What is the order of structures light passes through in the eye?

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Light passes through the cornea, aqueous humor, pupil, lens, and vitreous humor.

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What are the three auditory ossicles of the ear?

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The three auditory ossicles are the stapes, incus, and malleus.

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What is the function of the choroid in the eye?

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The choroid is a layer of blood vessels between the retina and the sclera that provides nutrients and oxygen to the retina.

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What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

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The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris that allows light to enter the eye.