Anatomy Test 10 (Senses) Review

Front

What are the functions of eyelids and eyelashes?

Back

To protect and rehydrate the eyes, keep dirt and debris out of the eyes.

Front

What are sensory receptors?

Back

Structures that detect environmental changes and trigger nerve impulses.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a General Sense?

Back

Balance is not a General Sense; it is a special sense.

Front

What property of a sound wave affects the loudness?

Back

Amplitude affects the loudness of a sound wave.

Front

What is a tactile corpuscle?

Back

A touch receptor found in the upper dermis that allows you to sense light touch.

Front

What is the role of sensory effectors?

Back

Sensory effectors are involved in responding to stimuli, but they are not the structures that detect changes.

Front

What is the difference between general senses and special senses?

Back

General senses include touch, pain, temperature, and pressure; special senses include vision, hearing, taste, smell, and balance.

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina contains photoreceptors that convert light into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the function of the auditory canal?

Back

The auditory canal directs sound waves to the eardrum.