Special Senses

Special Senses

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-8, MS-LS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina is responsible for receiving light that the lens has focused, converting it into neural signals, and sending these signals to the brain for visual recognition.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the sense of smell influence taste?

Back

The sense of smell enhances the perception of taste by allowing the brain to combine the flavors detected by taste buds with the aromas detected by olfactory receptors.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main functions of the lens of the eye?

Back

The lens of the eye is responsible for refraction (bending light to focus it on the retina) and accommodation (changing shape to focus on objects at different distances).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of receptors are responsible for detecting smell and taste?

Back

Chemoreceptors are responsible for detecting chemical stimuli in the environment, which is essential for the senses of smell and taste.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which part of the eye is not visible when looking in a mirror?

Back

The retina is not visible when looking in a mirror; it is located at the back of the eye.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

Back

The pupil regulates the amount of light that enters the eye by changing size in response to light intensity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are taste buds and where are they located?

Back

Taste buds are sensory organs located on the tongue that detect different tastes such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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