Understanding Human Senses and Brain Functions

Select the incorrect statement.

• Tastebuds for each of the five flavours are equally scattered throughout the tongue

• Chemoreceptors are found within the inner ear to detect sound

• Thermoreceptors can be found within the skin

• Photoreceptors detect light in the retina

The temporal lobe is responsible for:

• Recognition of sounds

• Interprets sensations of touch

• Long-term memory

• Processing sensory information from the eyes

After experiencing an injury, Zoe finds that she cannot feel the sensation of touch in both of her legs. She is still able to move them and retains motor control. Which of the following is the most reasonable conclusion?

• Zoe’s sensory and motor neurons are damaged

• Zoe’s spinal cord was destroyed

• Zoe’s parietal lobe was damaged

• Zoe’s frontal lobe was damaged

Which type of receptor is responsible for detecting changes in temperature?

• Photoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

Where are photoreceptors located in the human body?

• Skin

• Retina

• Tongue

• Inner ear

Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing sensory information from the eyes?

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Frontal lobe

Which of the following is NOT a function of the parietal lobe?

• Interpreting sensations of touch

• Processing visual information

• Spatial awareness

• Integrating sensory information

Tastebuds detect which of the following?

• Light

• Sound

• Flavours

• Temperature

Which of the following statements about the distribution of tastebuds is correct?

• Tastebuds for each flavour are equally scattered throughout the tongue

• Tastebuds for each flavour are concentrated in specific regions of the tongue

• Tastebuds only detect sweet flavours

• Tastebuds are only found on the tip of the tongue

Which type of receptor is found in the skin and is responsible for detecting pressure?

• Photoreceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

• Chemoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors