Sensory System Flashcard

Front

LIGHT ENTERS THE EYE THROUGH THE ___________

Back

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Front

What is one function of large ears in animals?

Back

To help locate prey by collecting more sound.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea in the ear?

Back

It changes sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Front

What is the primary function of the olfactory bulb?

Back

To process smell information from the nose.

Front

Where are smell receptors located?

Back

In the olfactory epithelium.

Front

What part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters?

Back

Iris.

Front

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

Back

It converts light into neural signals.

Front

What is the function of the auditory canal?

Back

To direct sound waves to the eardrum.

Front

What is the role of taste buds?

Back

To detect different flavors in food.

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

To transmit visual information from the retina to the brain.