Human Senses and Nervous System Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the five basic human senses?

• Sight

• Balance

• Taste

• Smell

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What are the specialized cells in sensory organs that detect stimuli called?

• Neurons

• Sensory receptors

• Hormones

• Synapses

What part of the nervous system carries sensory impulses to the brain?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Digestive system

What structure protects the eye and allows light to enter?

• Retina

• Pupil

• Cornea

• Lens

Which part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?

• Cornea

• Iris

• Lens

• Optic nerve

What structure in the eye contains light receptors?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Pupil

• Lens

The optic nerve carries impulses from the eye to the:

• Ear

• Nose

• Brain

• Muscles

What organ is responsible for sensing sound waves?

• Nose

• Ear

• Eye

• Skin

What part of the ear vibrates in response to sound waves?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canal

• Auditory nerve

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What part of the ear is filled with fluid and contains hair cells for hearing?

• Eustachian tube

• Cochlea

• Pinna

• Eardrum