Senses Review

Front

In low light environments, the pupil will be __________.

Back

dilated (wide)

Front

Which of the following is considered a general sense?

Back

Touch

Front

Identify the two structures that help bend or flatten the lens based on the distance of the image being viewed.

Back

Ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments

Front

At which location in the eye provides the sharpest image?

Back

fovea centralis

Front

What is the best definition for the lens of the eye?

Back

A transparent, semi-solid disc that directs light waves towards the retina.

Front

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

Back

They help change the shape of the lens to focus on objects at different distances.

Front

What is the role of the suspensory ligaments in the eye?

Back

They connect the ciliary muscles to the lens and help hold the lens in place.

Front

What is the fovea centralis?

Back

A small pit in the retina that provides the clearest vision.

Front

What is the difference between general senses and special senses?

Back

General senses include touch, temperature, and pain; special senses include sight, hearing, taste, and smell.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

It converts light into neural signals for the brain to interpret.