Human Senses Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?

• Eye

• Nose

• Liver

• Tongue

What is the function of the ear?

• To detect light

• To detect sounds

• To detect taste

• To detect smells

Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering it?

• Lens

• Retina

• Pupil

• Cornea

Which of the following sensory organs is responsible for detecting flavors?

• Nose

• Tongue

• Ear

• Eye

What part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• Cochlea

• Semicircular canals

• Eardrum

• Auditory nerve

Which of the following is the receptor for smell?

• Olfactory bulb

• Optic nerve

• Auditory nerve

• Taste bud

Which layer of the skin contains most of the sensory receptors?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

What is the transparent layer that protects the front part of the eye?

• Retina

• Iris

• Cornea

• Sclera

How many basic tastes can the tongue detect?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 6

What type of receptor is found in the skin and responds to pressure and touch?

• Olfactory receptors

• Photoreceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors