Human Anatomy Senses Quiz

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

• The function of the cornea is to protect the eye and focus light.

• The cornea helps with tear production.

• The cornea is responsible for color vision.

• The cornea regulates blood flow to the eye.

Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?

• retina

• pupil

• cornea

• iris

What is the name of the structure that changes the shape of the lens in the eye?

• retina

• ciliary muscle

• cornea

• iris

What is the function of the eardrum in the ear?

• The eardrum produces sound waves.

• The eardrum filters out harmful noises.

• The eardrum helps in balancing the body.

• The eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the middle ear.

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• eardrum

• cochlea

• auditory nerve

• vestibular system

What are the taste buds?

• Muscles that help with chewing

• Small sensory organs on the tongue

• Nerve endings in the mouth

• Tiny bumps on the tongue

Which taste sensation is associated with the taste of sweet?

• bitter

• gustation

• umami

• sour

What is the function of olfactory receptors?

• Detect and transmit information about odors to the brain

• Detect and transmit information about sounds to the brain

• Detect and transmit information about tastes to the brain

• Detect and transmit information about colors to the brain

Which sense is responsible for detecting different smells?

• sense of smell

• sense of sight

• sense of touch

• sense of taste

What is the name of the nerve that carries smell signals to the brain?

• auditory nerve

• sensory nerve

• optic nerve

• olfactory nerve