HAP # 36 - Special Senses

The transparent mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers most of the surface of the eye is

• cornea

• sclera

• conjunctiva

• retina

The circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light rays to enter the eye is the 

• pupil
• iris
• cornea
• conjunctiva

The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the?

• sclera
• conjunctiva
• cornea
• iris

The sense of smell is made possible by ?

• taste receptors
• nasal receptors
• olfactory receptors
• sense receptors

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Olfactory receptors can be found:

• on the tongue
• in the nose
• in the ear
• in the skin

The point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the 

• fovea
• optic disc
• choroid
• macula lutea

Which neurons in your eye can detect all colors of light?

• Rods

• Pyramids

• Cubes

• Cones

The ear has 2 main functions.  They are hearing and: 

• Balance
• Draining excess fluid
• Managing pressure when in elevated areas
• Creating cerumen

All of the following are taste receptors except:

• Sweet

• Bitter

• Tangy

• Sour

cornea

• A

• B

• C

• D