Parts of the Nose and Tongue and Their Functions

The ________________________ are the two openings of the nose.

• nostrils

• nasal cavity

• olfactory nerves

• tiny hairs

The _________________________ is the passageway for air and odor.

• nostrils

• nasal cavity

• olfactory nerves

• tiny hairs

The __________________________ carry messages to the brain about what you are smelling.

• nostrils

• olfactory nerve

• gustatory nerve

• nasal cavity

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The nostrils are lined with _________________________ that trap the dirt in the air.

• nasal cavity

• olfactory nerves

• tiny hairs

• gustatory nerve

The tongue is covered with a layer of bumps called __________________.

• taste buds

• papillae

• gustatory nerve

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The __________________ are sometimes called "flavor receptors" because they sense the chemicals in the food.

• papillae

• gustatory nerve

• taste buds

The _____________________ send the message to the brain and the brain tells you what food is in your mouth.

• olfactory nerves

• taste buds

• papillae

• gustatory nerve

_______________________ is the fifth taste which means "savory".

• salty

• sweet

• umami

• bitter

____________________ can be relieved by drinking lots of fluids and taking Vitamin C.

• common cold

• nosebleed

__________________ is caused by too much exposure to the sun.

• common colds

• nosebleed