Understanding the Five Senses

What is the term used to describe the five senses?

• Pancaindra

• Pentagon

• Panchayat

• Pentagram

Which part of the eye is responsible for adjusting the amount of light that enters?

• Cornea

• Iris

• Retina

• Lens

What is the function of the sklera in the eye?

• To detect color

• To protect the eye

• To produce tears

• To focus light on the retina

How does the nose detect smells?

• Via nerve endings in the nasal cavity

• By filtering air

• Through the skin

• By vibrating the eardrum

Which of the following is NOT a basic taste recognized by the tongue?

• Sour

• Spicy

• Bitter

• Sweet

What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube in the ear?

• To produce earwax

• To detect balance

• To balance pressure

• To amplify sound

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canals

• Auditory nerve

What types of stimuli can the skin detect?

• Taste and smell

• Magnetic fields

• Light and sound

• Heat, cold, pressure, and touch

Which vitamin is important for maintaining eye health?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

What is a recommended practice to protect your hearing?

• Cleaning ears with sharp objects

• Ignoring ear infections

• Using earplugs in noisy environments

• Listening to loud music