Special Senses

What is the primary sensory structure involved in vision?

• Taste buds

• Retina

• Cochlea

• Olfactory epithelium

Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for converting sound waves into neural signals?

• Vestibular nerve

• Cochlea

• Otolith organs

• Semicircular canals

Where are taste buds located?

• Inner ear

• Tongue

• Retina

• Nasal cavity

Which structure contains receptors that respond to airborne chemicals for the sense of smell?

• Olfactory epithelium

• Retina

• Taste buds

• Cochlea

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What is the primary function of the vestibular system?

• Detecting head movements and orientation in space

• Responding to airborne chemicals

• Converting sound waves into neural signals

• Detecting light and color

Through which nerve do neural signals from the retina travel to reach the brain?

• Olfactory nerve

• Cochlear nerve

• Optic nerve

• Vestibular nerve

Which part of the brain processes sound information after it is transmitted via the cochlear nerve?

• Occipital lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What is the condition called when there is a loss of taste functions?

• Tinnitus

• Anosmia

• Vertigo

• Ageusia

Which disorder is characterized by dizziness and balance issues due to disruption in the vestibular system?

• Myopia

• Hyperopia

• Vertigo

• Macular degeneration

Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?

• Nose
• Eyes
• Tongue/Mouth
• Hands