A&P Unit 8 Special Senses

Front

What is the organ of hearing located in the cochlea?

Back

The organ of Corti.

Front

What structure responds to angular or rotational movements of the head?

Back

Crista Ampullaris.

Front

What helps maintain the shape of the eye?

Back

Vitreous humor.

Front

What are the photoreceptors that detect color?

Back

Cones.

Front

What is the structure that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain?

Back

Optic nerve.

Front

What is the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina?

Back

Vitreous humor.

Front

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

Back

To refract light and help focus it on the retina.

Front

What are the two types of photoreceptors in the retina?

Back

Rods and cones.

Front

What is the role of the lens in the eye?

Back

To focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the pupil?

Back

To control the amount of light entering the eye.