Parts of the Face and Their Functions

What do we use our eyes for?

• To smell fragrances

• To hear sounds

• To taste food

• To see and perceive visual information.

What is the main function of the nose?

• The main function of the nose is to enable the sense of smell and to condition the air for respiration.

• To regulate body temperature during exercise

• To produce sound for speech

• To filter dust from the air only

Why do we have a mouth?

• We have a mouth for eating, speaking, and breathing.

• To filter air before it enters the lungs

• To store food for later use

• To help with digestion

What do our ears help us do?

• See colors

• Taste food

• Feel textures

• Hear sounds

How do our eyes help us see?

• Our eyes help us see by producing light themselves.

• Our eyes help us see by filtering out colors before they reach the brain.

• Our eyes help us see by focusing light onto the retina, which converts it into signals for the brain.

• Our eyes help us see by reflecting images back to the brain.