September 1: Sense Organ

What is the transparent part of the eye that allows light to enter?

• Sclera

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Retina

What are the three small bones in the ear that transfer vibrations from the eardrum?

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Auditory ossicles

• Hair cells

Where are the specialized nerve receptors for the sense of smell located?

• Olfactory bulbs

• Nasal cavity

• Olfactory epithelium

• Cranial nerves

What are the small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds called?

• Gustatory cells

• Papillae

• Thalamus

• Medulla oblongata

What type of sensations do Merkel cells and Meissner corpuscles detect?

• Taste and smell

• Light and sound

• Touch, pressure, and vibration

• Temperature and pain