Understanding the Five Basic Senses

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic senses?

• Taste

• Balance

• Hearing

• Sight

What body part is primarily used for the sense of smell?

• Tongue

• Eyes

• Nose

• Ears

Which sense allows us to enjoy the flavor of food?

• Taste

• Touch

• Hearing

• Sight

What sense are you using when you feel the texture of an object?

• Hearing

• Sight

• Touch

• Smell

According to the trivia, what happens to your hearing after a large meal?

• It improves temporarily

• It stays the same

• It becomes less sharp

• It becomes sharper