Lab 10: Senses

Front

What is the primary function of the sense of touch?

Back

The sense of touch allows us to perceive pressure, temperature, and pain through receptors in the skin.

Front

What is the primary function of the sense of hearing?

Back

The sense of hearing enables us to perceive sound waves through the auditory system, allowing us to detect and interpret sounds.

Front

True or False? Taste is solely determined by the taste buds on the tongue.

Back

False. Taste is influenced by flavor, smell, texture, and temperature.

Front

Which part of the eye is responsible for detecting light and color?

Back

The retina is responsible for detecting light and color in the eye.

Front

What are the two types of photoreceptors in the human eye?

Back

Rods and cones are the two types of photoreceptors; rods are responsible for low-light vision, while cones are responsible for color vision.

Front

What is the role of olfactory receptors?

Back

Olfactory receptors are responsible for detecting smells and are located in the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the difference between rods and cones?

Back

Rods are sensitive to light and allow for vision in low-light conditions, while cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

Front

What is the function of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina and provides protection for the eye.

Front

What is the significance of the auditory canal?

Back

The auditory canal channels sound waves from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Front

What is the function of the eardrum?

Back

The eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting these vibrations to the middle ear.