Sense Organs and Their Functions

Transparent part of the eye where light enters is called _____________________.

• cornea

• pupil

• retina

Part of the eye that carries signals from the retina to the brain is called ___________________________.

• optic nerve

• auditory nerve

• lens

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It is the funnel-shaped part attached to the side of the head that collects the sounds which pass through the ear canal.

• pinna

• eardrum

• cochlea

What do you call the outer layer of the skin that you see?

• epidermis

• dermis

• papillae

What do you call the part of the tongue that contains the taste buds?

• round papillae

• hypodermis

• pores

_______________are the tow holes leading to your nasal cavity.

• nostrils

• cilia

• mucus membrane

The part of the skin that produces sweat is called______________________.

• sweat glands

• pores

• hypodermis

Which of the following statement does not illustrate how to properly take care of your skin?

• scratch your skin if it feels itchy

• take a bath everyday

• always wear clean clothes

To properly take care of your tongue, you must avoid eating foods that are too spicy or too salty for they may cause sores in your tongue.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following statements does not show how to properly take care of your nose?

• It is okay to put objects inside your nose.

• Blow your nose gently.

• Clean your nose with a soft and clean cloth.