Anatomy Special Senses Review

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What are the primary taste sensations?

Back

The primary taste sensations are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Front

Which taste sensation is NOT considered a primary taste?

Back

Spicy is not considered a primary taste sensation.

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina.

Front

Which special sense is not fully functional at birth?

Back

Vision is the only special sense that is not fully functional at birth.

Front

What structures are associated with the middle ear?

Back

The middle ear includes the ossicles and the pharyngotympanic tube.

Front

What is the role of the auricle in the ear?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea converts sound vibrations into neural signals.

Front

What is the Organ of Corti?

Back

The Organ of Corti is the sensory organ within the cochlea that contains hair cells for hearing.

Front

What is the role of the oval window?

Back

The oval window transmits sound vibrations from the middle ear to the inner ear.

Front

What is the difference between the cornea and the lens?

Back

The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that refracts light, while the lens further focuses light onto the retina.