Worksheetsspecial senses review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The circular, transparent part on the front of the sclera that allows light rays to enter the eye is the
a)
pupil
b)
iris
c)
cornea
d)
conjunctiva
2.
The colored portion of the eye with an opening in the center called a pupil is the?
a)
sclera
b)
conjunctiva
c)
cornea
d)
iris
3.
The sense of smell is made possible by ?
a)
taste receptors
b)
nasal receptors
c)
olfactory receptors
d)
sense receptors
4.
What function do the orbits, eye lashes, and lacrimal glands all have in common?
a)
Nutrition
b)
Lubrication
c)
Protection
d)
Excretion
5.
Of the following, when a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?
a)
Organ of Corti
b)
Cochlea
c)
Stapes
d)
Tympanic membrane
6.
Olfactory receptors can be found:
a)
on the tongue
b)
in the nose
c)
in the ear
d)
in the skin
7.
The point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve leaves the eye is called the
a)
fovea
b)
optic disc
c)
choroid
d)
macula lutea
8.
What is detected by chemoreceptors?
a)
tastes
b)
sounds
c)
odors
d)
both a and c
9.
Of the following, which is NOT part of an eye?
a)
cochlea
b)
iris
c)
retina
d)
cornea
10.
Which neurons in your eye can detect all colors of light?
a)
Rods
b)
Pyramids
c)
Cubes
d)
Cones
11.
The ear has 2 main functions. They are hearing and:
a)
Balance
b)
Draining excess fluid
c)
Managing pressure when in elevated areas
d)
Creating cerumen
12.
Sound is caused by....
a)
molecules
b)
vibrations
c)
people
d)
space
13.
Hearing and smell can be attributed to which part of of the brain?
a)
Occipital Lobe
b)
Upper Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Lower Lobe
14.
All of the following are taste receptors except:
a)
Sweet
b)
Bitter
c)
Tangy
d)
Sour
15.
Cones are receptors in the retina that process color vision
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The _______________nerve transmits signals for vision
a)
Auditory
b)
Olfactory
c)
Optic
d)
Taste
17.
The inner ear contains the:
a)
cochlea, stapes, malleus
b)
cochlea, semicircular canals
c)
pinna, tympanic membrane
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