Human Vision and Hearing CW

Humans see and hear through which organs?

• Eyes and ears

• Nose and mouth

• Hands and feet

• Skin and hair

The relationship between structure and function in human vision and hearing is explained by:

• the anatomy of the eye and ear

• the physiology of the brain

• the interaction of light and sound

• the genetic makeup of an individual

The structures in the rear surface inside the eye are responsible for:

• Focusing light onto the retina

• Producing tears

• Regulating eye pressure

• Protecting the eye from dust

Eyes help organisms avoid dangers by:

• detecting light and movement

• producing sound

• generating heat

• emitting light

What part of the eye is primarily responsible for adjusting focus?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Iris

• Retina

Which of the following is a function of the ear in addition to hearing?

• Producing tears

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering blood

• Balancing the body

Which structure in the eye is responsible for detecting color?

• Rods

• Pupil

• Cones

• Optic nerve