Senses Review (Ear and Eye)

Front

What are the three ossicles in the ear?

Back

The three ossicles are the Stapes, Malleus, and Incus.

Front

What is the function of the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Front

True or False: The ear is responsible for both hearing and balance.

Back

True.

Front

What is the role of the cochlea in hearing?

Back

The cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

Define 'special senses'.

Back

Special senses are senses that have specialized organs, such as sight and hearing.

Front

What part of the eye is responsible for focusing light?

Back

The lens is responsible for focusing light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

The retina contains photoreceptor cells that convert light into neural signals.

Front

What are rods and cones?

Back

Rods are photoreceptors that detect light intensity, while cones detect color.

Front

What is the blind spot in the eye?

Back

The blind spot is the area on the retina where the optic nerve exits, lacking photoreceptors.

Front

How do sound waves travel through the ear?

Back

Sound waves travel through the ear canal, vibrate the eardrum, and are transmitted through the ossicles to the cochlea.