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[10] Special Senses Flashcards

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What are the five special senses?

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  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Taste
  • Smell
  • Touch
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What part of the nervous system is responsible for vision?

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The optic nerve

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What is the function of the retina in the eye?

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Converts light into neural signals

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What is the role of the cochlea in the ear?

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Converts sound waves into neural signals

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What types of cells are responsible for taste sensation?

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Taste buds

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What nerve carries the sensation of smell to the brain?

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Olfactory nerve

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What is the function of Meissner’s corpuscles in the skin?

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Detects light touch

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Which sensory system provides information about body position and movement?

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The vestibular system

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How does phototransduction work in the retina?

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Light activates photoreceptor cells (rods and cones) that send signals to the brain

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Which part of the brain processes auditory information?

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The auditory cortex

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What are the main taste sensations that the tongue can perceive?

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  • Sweet
  • Sour
  • Salty
  • Bitter
  • Umami
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What part of the brain processes olfactory information?

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The olfactory bulb

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What are the two main types of photoreceptor cells in the retina?

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  • Rods
  • Cones
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What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the ear?

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Balances air pressure on both sides of the eardrum

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Which sensory system uses thermoreceptors?

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The somatosensory system (touch)

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Which type of cells in the nose are responsible for detecting smell?

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Olfactory receptor cells

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What is the role of the semicircular canals in the ear?

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Detect rotational movements for balance

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What is the difference between rods and cones in the eye?

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Rods detect light and dark, while cones detect color

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How does the brain distinguish between different tastes?

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Different regions of the tongue are more sensitive to different tastes

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What is the function of the tympanic membrane in the ear?

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Transfers sound vibrations from the air to the ossicles

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What are the names of the three hearing bones in the ear and their functions?

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  • Malleus (hammer) → Receives vibrations from the tympanic membrane and passes them to the incus
  • Incus (anvil) → Transfers vibrations from the malleus to the stapes
  • Stapes (stirrup) → Passes vibrations from the incus to the oval window of the cochlea
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What are the main parts of the eye?

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  • Cornea
  • Iris
  • Pupil
  • Lens
  • Retina
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What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

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Bends light to help the eye focus

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What is the function of the iris in the eye?

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Regulates the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil

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What is the function of the lens in the eye?

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Focuses light onto the retina

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What are the main parts of the ear?

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  • Outer ear (pinna, ear canal)
  • Middle ear (tympanic membrane, ossicles)
  • Inner ear (cochlea, semicircular canals)
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What is the function of the pinna in the ear?

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Collects sound waves and funnels them into the ear canal

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What is the function of the tympanic membrane in the ear?

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Vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles

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What is the function of the ossicles in the ear?

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Amplify the vibrations from the tympanic membrane and transmit them to the cochlea

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What is the function of the cochlea in the ear?

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Translates vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain

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What is the function of the semicircular canals in the ear?

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Assist with balance and spatial orientation

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How is the retina structured?

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It contains photoreceptor cells (rods and cones), bipolar cells, and ganglion cells

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How does the ear canal contribute to hearing?

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It directs sound waves from the outer ear to the tympanic membrane in the middle ear

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What role does the Eustachian tube play in ear structure?

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It equalizes air pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere

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What part of the eye contains rods and cones?

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The retina

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What is the aqueous humor in the eye?

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A clear liquid that provides nutrients to the cornea and lens and maintains eye shape

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What is the vitreous humor in the eye?

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A gel-like substance that helps maintain eye shape and transmits light to the retina

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What is the function of the ciliary body in the eye?

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It controls the shape of the lens, allowing the eye to focus

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What is the function of the choroid in the eye?

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It provides oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina

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What are the three types of cones in the retina?

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Cones that detect red, green, and blue light

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What is the function of the optic nerve in the eye?

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Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain

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