Quiz on the Senses

What type of receptors detect heat and cold?

• Photoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Pain receptors

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• Semicircular canals

• Auditory nerve

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

What are the five basic tastes detected by taste buds?

• Sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and tangy

• Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami

• Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy

• Salty, sour, bitter, umami, and fruity

Which part of the eye adjusts the pupil size?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Iris

• Retina

What type of receptors are found in the nose and mouth?

• Photoreceptors

• Pain receptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors