Anatomy Chapter 09: The Special Senses

Front

What is the function of the cornea?

Back

Protection

Front

When you cry and your nose runs, what fluid is coming through your nose?

Back

Tears

Front

When you look in the mirror, what part of the eye can you NOT see? Options: Iris, Pupil, Sclera, Retina

Back

Retina

Front

When a person looks at an image, light rays pass through the eye and are sent to the:

Back

Retina

Front

When a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave? Options: Organ of Corti, Cochlea, Stapes, Tympanic membrane

Back

Tympanic membrane

Front

What organ of the inner ear is NOT involved in hearing? Options: Vestibule, Cochlea, Organ of Corti, Semicircular canals

Back

Semicircular canals

Front

What statement about the sense of taste is true?

Back

Taste is influenced by the sense of smell.

Front

Where can olfactory receptors be found? Options: on the tongue, in the nose, in the ear, in the skin

Back

in the nose

Front

The "color" of someone's eye is actually the color of the ______.

Back

iris

Front

The "bumps" on your tongue are

Back

papillae