Exploring Our Senses

What part of the eye helps us see colors?

• Cornea

• Lens

• Rods

• Cones

What is the outer part of the ear called?

• Pinna

• Ear canal

• Eardrum

• Auricle

How do taste buds help us?

• Taste buds only detect sweetness.

• Taste buds are responsible for digestion.

• Taste buds help us by allowing us to perceive and enjoy different flavors, guiding our food choices.

• Taste buds help us breathe better.

What is the largest sense organ in our body?

• Liver

• Heart

• Lungs

• Skin

What do we call the part of the eye that controls the amount of light?

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Retina

• Iris

What is the function of the eardrum?

• The eardrum amplifies sound waves before they reach the inner ear.

• The eardrum produces sound waves for communication.

• The eardrum filters out background noise to enhance hearing.

• The eardrum functions to convert sound waves into vibrations.

How many basic tastes can our taste buds detect?

• 7

• 10

• 3

• 5

What is the role of skin in sensing touch?

• The skin acts as a sensory organ that detects and transmits touch sensations to the brain.

• The skin regulates body temperature but does not sense touch.

• The skin produces hormones that affect touch sensitivity.

• The skin primarily serves as a barrier against pathogens.

What part of the nose helps us smell?

• Sinuses

• Nasal septum

• Nasal cavity

• Olfactory epithelium

What is the colored part of the eye called?

• cornea

• pupil

• sclera

• iris