The Sensational Senses Quiz

What are the primary tastes the tongue can detect?

• Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, Umami

• Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Salty

• Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty

• Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, Spicy

What part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals?

• Pinna

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

• Auditory Nerve

Which type of skin receptor detects temperature changes?

• Mechanoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Nociceptors

• Proprioceptors

What is the function of the retina in the eye?

• To focus light onto the lens

• To protect the eye from ultraviolet rays

• To detect light and convert it into neural signals

• To control the amount of light entering the eye

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing olfactory (smell) information?

• Cerebellum

• Olfactory Bulb

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

What is the role of the nose hairs in the sense of smell?

• To detect different odors

• To increase the surface area for smell detection

• To filter and warm the air entering the nasal cavity

• To produce mucus that captures odor molecules

Which part of the ear helps to maintain balance?

• Outer ear

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• Eardrum

Which part of the eye adjusts its shape to focus light on the retina?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Iris

• Pupil

What is the main function of the olfactory epithelium?

• To produce mucus

• To support the olfactory bulb

• To detect odor molecules

• To warm the air

What is the term for the brain's ability to interpret and give meaning to sensory information?

• Sensory adaptation

• Sensory processing

• Sensory perception

• Sensory integration