Special Senses

What is the transparent layer at the front of the eye called?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Iris

• Sclera

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Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals?

• Ear canal

• Tympanic membrane

• Cochlea

• ear tube

How many special senses does the human body have?

• 3

• 7

• 5

• 10

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Which of these is NOT a special sense?

• Taste

• Sight

• Touch

• Hearing

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Which type of eye cell allows us to see in dim light?

• Cones

• Iris

• Lens

• Rods

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The part of the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves is called the:

• Eardrum

• Pinna

• Cochlea

• Stapes

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The inner ear structure responsible for our sense of balance is the:

• Auditory canal

• Ossicles

• Semicircular canals

• Eustachian tube

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Taste buds are located on which part of the tongue?

• Back

• Sides

• Tip

• All of the above

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The olfactory receptors responsible for smell are located in the:

• Sinuses

• Nasal cavity

• Pharynx

• Larynx

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What molecule is responsible for carrying odor information to the brain?

• Mucus

• Odorant molecule

• Enzyme

• • Taste bud

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