Quiz on the Five Senses

What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil called?

• Retina

• Cornea

• Lens

• Sclera

Which cells in the retina are responsible for color vision?

• Rods

• Cones

• Ganglion cells

• Bipolar cells

Where is the blind spot in the eye located?

• Fovea

• Optic nerve head

• Lens

• Cornea

What part of the brain processes visual information?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla oblongata

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

Which eye disorder is characterized by a clouding of the lens, causing blurred vision?

• Astigmatism

• Cataract

• Glaucoma

• Macular degeneration

In low light conditions, which cells in the retina are more active and responsible for black-and-white vision?

• Rods

• Cones

• Bipolar cells

• Ganglion cells

What term describes the ability of the eye to focus on objects at different distances?

• Accommodation

• Refraction

• Convergence

• Myopia

Which eye muscle controls the size of the pupil to regulate the amount of light entering the eye?

• Iris

• Retina

• Cornea

• Sclera

What is the spiral-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear responsible for hearing?

• Cochlea

• Vestibule

• Tympanic membrane

• Ossicles

Which part of the ear amplifies sound vibrations and transmits them to the oval window?

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Ossicles

• Vestibule