Weekly Review Questions

Front

What is the function of rods in the retina?

Back

Rods are photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect dim light and are responsible for night vision.

Front

What type of receptor detects pressure changes in the ear?

Back

Mechanoreceptors are specialized sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

What is responsible for the perception of smell?

Back

Olfactory receptors are specialized sensory receptors located in the nasal cavity that detect odor molecules.

Front

Which part of the brain processes visual information?

Back

The occipital lobe is the region of the brain that processes visual information.

Front

What is the primary function of the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into neural signals.

Front

What are photoreceptors?

Back

Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina that convert light into electrical signals; they include rods and cones.

Front

What is the role of the olfactory bulb?

Back

The olfactory bulb processes information about odors received from olfactory receptors and sends it to the brain.

Front

What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

Back

The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles.

Front

What are taste buds?

Back

Taste buds are sensory organs located on the tongue that detect taste stimuli (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami).

Front

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

Back

The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information and interpreting visual stimuli.