Quiz on Special Senses

What is the organ of hearing?

• Nose

• Ear

• Eye

• Tongue

Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing?

• 10th cranial nerve

• 8th cranial nerve

• 2nd cranial nerve

• 1st cranial nerve

What is the outermost layer of the eye called?

• Cornea

• Sclera

• Retina

• Iris

Which part of the ear contains the auditory ossicles?

• Auricle

• Outer ear

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

What fluid is found in the bony labyrinth of the inner ear?

• Endolymph

• Perilymph

• Vitreous humor

• Aqueous humor

What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

• Vibrates in response to sound waves

• Transmits light

• Regulates balance

• Filters air

Which structure in the eye is responsible for light refraction?

• Lens

• Cornea

• Iris

• Sclera

What type of cells in the retina are responsible for color vision?

• Rods

• Cones

• Ganglion cells

• Bipolar cells

Which part of the ear is also known as the labyrinth?

• Outer ear

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• Auditory canal

What is the primary function of the olfactory cells?

• Detect light

• Detect smell

• Detect taste

• Detect sound