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Nose, tongue, skin, caring for the sense organs, animals

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The nostrils send message to the brain about what you smell.

a)
b)
2.

The taste buds on your tongue are sensitive to food flavors.

a)
b)
3.

The gustatory nerve sends message to the brain about the taste of the food we eat.

a)
b)
4.

The hollow portion in your nose through which air passes is called nasal cavity.

a)
b)
5.

The papillae on your tongue contain the taste buds.

a)
b)
6.

The tiny hairs in your nose filter large particles like dirt as you inhale.

a)
b)
7.

The nasal cavity is the opening of your nose through which air enters. 

a)
b)
8.

The rough tiny bumps on your tongue are called taste buds.

a)
b)
9.

Umami is the fifth taste detected by our taste buds and it means salty in Japanese.

a)
b)
10.

Our tongue is covered with a layer of rough bumps called papillae.

a)
b)
11.

Sarah loves to eat spicy foods. After some time, she developed inflammation on her tongue. Which ailment does she have?

a)

common cold

b)

nose bleed

c)

mouth sore

d)

glossitis

12.

Andrew played soccer in an open field. Later on, his teammates noticed blood coming out of his nose. His coach asked him to sit down and pinch his nose. What ailment did Anderson have?

a)

common cold

b)

nose bleed

c)

mouth sore

d)

glossitis

13.

Which common nose ailment is described as the enlargement of the mucous membrane?

a)

common cold

b)

nose bleed

c)

sinusitis

d)

glossitis

14.

This is a reddish infection of the tongue or the inner lining of the mouth which can be caused by viruses, fungi or bacteria.

a)

common cold

b)

nose bleed

c)

glossitis

d)

mouth sore

15.

Which common nose ailment is characterized by nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose?

a)

common cold

b)

nose bleed

c)

glossitis

d)

mouth sore

16.

Sean got infected with a virus and developed a common cold. Which of the following is the best thing that he should do to feel better?

a)

Gargle with a mouth wash.

b)

Drink plenty of water and drink vitamin C.

c)

Eat spicy foods.

d)

Drink cold soft drinks.

17.

The nose is lined with _______  that filter the dirt in the air.

a)

nose buds

b)

tiny hairs

c)

papilla

d)

nasal cavity

18.

Julius loves to eat spicy foods. After some time, he developed inflammation on his tongue. Which ailment does he have?

a)

sore throat

b)

sinusitis

c)

glossitis

d)

mouth sore

19.

Watching television or playing video games until late at night during weekends is a good habit. 

a)
b)
20.

They can detect five basic tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

a)

nasal cavity

b)

olfactory nerves

c)

taste buds

d)

nostrils

e)

tiny hairs

21.

It is where the odor or scent and air pass through from the nostrils to the olfactory nerves.

a)

nasal cavity

b)

olfactory nerves

c)

taste buds

d)

nostrils

e)

tiny hairs

22.

The two openings in your nose through which air passes.

a)

nasal cavity

b)

olfactory nerves

c)

taste buds

d)

nostrils

e)

tiny hairs

23.

They send messages of what we smell to the brain.

a)

nasal cavity

b)

olfactory nerves

c)

taste buds

d)

nostrils

e)

tiny hairs

24.

Scratch your skin when it is itchy.

a)
b)
25.

Blow your nose gently if you have a cold.

a)
b)
26.

Reading in a moving vehicle is good for the eyes. 

a)
b)
27.

Clean your nose with a soft clean cloth to prevent infection.

a)
b)
28.

Gargle with mouthwash to avoid the growth of germs in the mouth. 

a)
b)
29.

Gently brushing your tongue when you brush your teeth is advisable.

a)
b)
30.

Poke your ears with a paper clip to safely remove your excess earwax.

a)
b)
31.

Listening to loud music is good for the ears. 

a)
b)
32.

Washing your body well with soap and water is good for the skin.

a)
b)
33.

The skin is the sense organ for touch and feeling.

a)
b)
34.

The brown pigment called melanin is produced in the dermis. 

a)
b)
35.

Which layer of the skin contains dead skin cells?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

36.

The dermis is the outer layer of the skin.

a)
b)
37.

The following can be seen in the dermis except one. Which is it?

a)

nerve endings / sensory receptors

b)

fat

c)

blood vessels

d)

sweat gland

38.

Sensory receptors, oil glands, and sweat glands are found in the dermis.

a)
b)
39.

The sensory receptors receive and send messages to the brain of what we touch or feel.  

a)
b)
40.

The sweat gland produces sweat which goes out of the body through our pores.

True

a)
b)
41.

The main function of the hypodermis or subcutaneous layer is to ___________________________.

a)

produce sebum which makes our skin waterproof

b)

protect the internal organs and keep our body warm

c)

help prevent our skin from drying out

d)

send message to the brain about what we feel

42.

The skin ailment shown in the picture is athlete's foot.

a)
b)
43.

Which of the following shows the correct arrangement of the layers of the skin from the outermost to the innermost layer?

a)

hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

b)

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

c)

dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

d)

epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

44.

The ______________ is where the extra salt and water in the body are secreted.

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

The skin ailment being described in the picture below is

(a)  

46.

The pigment shown in the illustration is produced in the outermost layer of the skin.

a)
b)
47.

The dermis is the layer of the skin that keeps the germs from entering the body.

a)
b)
48.

Which of the following is true about the skin and its parts?

a)

Sweat leaves the body through the pores found in the epidermis.

b)

The skin has three main layers: epidermis, dermis and sweat glands.

c)

The skin gets its color from the subcutaneous layer.

49.

White or brown patches found on the face, neck, and back are signs that a person has tinea flava.

a)
b)
50.

1. Identify the pointed layer of skin being described in the diagram above. 

2. Briefly describe this layer. 

 

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51.

Which of the following parts send messages of what we feel to the brain?

a)

pores

b)

olfactory receptors

c)

hypodermis

d)

sensory receptors

52.

Your sense of smell and taste are related.

a)
b)