special senses review

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

• pupil
• iris
• cornea
• conjunctiva

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

• sclera
• conjunctiva
• cornea
• iris

The sense of smell is made possible by ?

• taste receptors
• nasal receptors
• olfactory receptors
• sense receptors

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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

• Nutrition
• Lubrication
• Protection
• Excretion

Of the following, when a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?

• Organ of Corti
• Cochlea
• Stapes
• Tympanic membrane

Olfactory receptors can be found:

• on the tongue
• in the nose
• in the ear
• in the skin

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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

• fovea
• optic disc
• choroid
• macula lutea

What is detected by chemoreceptors?

• tastes

• sounds

• odors

• both a and c

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Of the following, which is NOT part of an eye?

• cochlea

• iris

• retina

• cornea

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

• Rods

• Pyramids

• Cubes

• Cones

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8