(Unit 5A) Human Senses Flashcard

Front

What are the three main bones in the inner ear?

Back

Malleus, Incus, Stapes.

Front

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

Back

It helps equalize pressure in the middle ear.

Front

What structure separates the left and right sides of the nose?

Back

Nasal septum.

Front

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

They produce melanin, which determines skin color.

Front

At what speed are irritants expelled during sneezing?

Back

100 miles per hour.

Front

What are the palatine tonsils?

Back

Lymphoid tissues located at the back of the throat.

Front

What is the function of the olfactory bulb?

Back

It processes smell information from the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the primary function of the cochlea?

Back

It converts sound vibrations into neural signals.

Front

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

Back

It transmits sound information from the cochlea to the brain.

Front

What is the significance of the tympanic membrane?

Back

It vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting them to the inner ear.