Med Sci 2 Special Senses eye review

What are general sensory receptors stimulated by?

• Internal body changes

• Changes in the environment

• Emotional responses

• Chemical reactions in the body

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Where are general sensory receptors generalized in the human body?

• Only in the limbs

• Throughout the body

• Exclusively in the head

• In the internal organs only

Which of the following are types of sensations that general sensory receptors can detect?

• Sound, light, and heat

• Touch, pain, and temperature

• Taste, smell, and sight

• Balance, motion, and force

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is considered a special sense?

• Balance

• Touch

• Hunger

• Thirst

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which special sense is primarily responsible for detecting flavors?

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

• Vision

Which sense is not listed as a special sense in the provided material?

• Balance

• Smell

• Hearing

• Vision

What is the approximate diameter of the human eye?

• 0.5 inches

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lacrimal glands?

• Producing tears

• Flushing out bacteria

• Combatting bacteria

• Enhancing vision

What structures protect the human eye?

• Orbital socket, eyebrows, and eyelashes

• Nasal cavity and forehead

• Cheekbones and lips

• Hair and nose

What is the function of the conjunctiva in the eye?

• It controls the amount of light entering the eye.

• It secretes mucus to lubricate the eye.

• It processes visual information.

• It adjusts the focus of the lens.