Exploring the Five Senses

What are the five senses?

• sight, hearing, taste, touch, balance

• sight, hearing, taste, touch, emotion

• sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell

• sight, sound, flavor, warmth, aroma

Which sense is primarily responsible for taste?

• Gustatory sense

• Tactile sense

• Auditory sense

• Olfactory sense

What organ is responsible for hearing?

• Ear

• Heart

• Lungs

• Nose

Which sensory organ is used for vision?

• Nose

• Skin

• Ear

• Eye

What is the main function of the skin in relation to senses?

• To provide insulation and regulate body temperature.

• To produce hormones that control growth and development.

• The main function of the skin in relation to senses is to detect and respond to external stimuli through sensory receptors.

• To store energy in the form of fat.

What type of receptors are responsible for detecting light?

• Mechanoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Photoreceptors (rods and cones)

• Thermoreceptors

What are the sensory receptors in the nose called?

• Olfactory receptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Photoreceptors

• Taste receptors

Which sense is affected by the condition known as anosmia?

• taste

• sight

• smell

• hearing

What is the term for the loss of vision?

• visual impairment

• eye strain

• blindness

• sightlessness

What sensory organ is affected by tinnitus?

• Ear

• Skin

• Nose

• Eyes