Sensory System Flashcards
What are the five basic senses in humans?
Sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
True or False: The sense of taste is primarily detected by the tongue.
True.
Fill in the blank: The sensory organ responsible for vision is the _____ .
eye.
Which part of the eye controls the amount of light that enters?
The iris.
What type of receptors are responsible for detecting light?
Photoreceptors.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of taste bud?
(A Umami (B sweet (C salty (D sour
none of these options are correct.
What is the role of the cochlea in the auditory system?
It converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
True or False: The olfactory system is responsible for the sense of touch.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the ear that helps maintain balance.
vestibular system.
What are mechanoreceptors primarily responsible for detecting?
Mechanical pressure or distortion.
Which structure in the eye is responsible for focusing light?
The lens.
What is the primary function of the retina?
To convert light into neural signals.
True or False: All sensory receptors are the same in structure and function.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
optic.
What is the primary function of taste buds?
To detect different flavors in food.
Which type of sensory receptor responds to temperature changes?
Thermoreceptors.
What is the function of the auditory canal?
To transmit sound waves to the eardrum.
True or False: The skin is the largest sensory organ in the human body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ lobe of the brain processes auditory information.
temporal.
What is the primary role of the somatosensory cortex?
To process sensory information from the body.
