special senses review

Front

The circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light rays to enter the eye is the

Back

cornea

Front

The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the?

Back

iris

Front

The sense of smell is made possible by?

Back

olfactory receptors

Front

What function do the orbits, eye lashes, and lacrimal glands all have in common?

Back

Protection

Front

When a sound is heard, what structure transmits the sound wave first? Options: Organ of Corti, Cochlea, Stapes, Tympanic membrane

Back

Tympanic membrane

Front

Where can olfactory receptors be found? Options: on the tongue, in the nose, in the ear, in the skin

Back

in the nose

Front

The point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the

Back

optic disc

Front

What is detected by chemoreceptors?

Back

tastes and odors

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of an eye? Options: cochlea, iris, retina, cornea

Back

cochlea

Front

Which neurons in your eye can detect all colors of light?

Back

Cones