Special Senses

Front

Light travels in a __________ line until it refracts off an object.

Back

Straight

Front

___________________: triggered by salt or NaCl (pretzels, chips)

Back

salty

Front

The position of the head with respect to gravity is determined by the __________.

Back

movements of otoliths in response to gravity.

Front

What part of the eye focuses light on the retina?

Back

lens

Front

Which of the following locations and receptors is for STATIC EQUILIBRIUM?

Back

Vestibule, Maculae

Front

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are the three types of taste receptors?

Back

salty, sweet, bitter.

Front

What is the role of the semicircular canals?

Back

They help maintain balance and detect rotational movements.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

The retina converts light into neural signals.

Front

What is the difference between static and dynamic equilibrium?

Back

Static equilibrium refers to the position of the head when still, while dynamic equilibrium refers to the position during movement.