Sensory Perception Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'homunculus'?

• A sensory map of the human body

• A song by They Might Be Giants

• A small monster in Dungeons and Dragons

• A novel by James Blaylock

What is the Latin translation of 'homunculus'?

• Little monster

• Tiny creature

• Small beast

• Little man

What does the homunculus represent in psychology?

• All of the above

• A depiction of the human body

• A map of sensory receptors

• A model for understanding body interaction

What is the function of the auditory nerve?

• Transmitting visual information

• Converting sound vibrations into electrical impulses

• Controlling body movement

• Regulating taste receptors

How many taste buds does each taste bud contain?

• 400-500

• 200-300

• 10-20

• 50-100

What is the fifth recognized taste besides sweet, salty, sour, and bitter?

• Savory

• Spicy

• Tangy

• Umami

What is synesthesia?

• A neurological condition where two or more senses get mixed up

• A disorder that affects vision

• A type of taste disorder

• A condition where the sense of smell is heightened

How many unique smells can be communicated through different combinations of activated smell receptors?

• 1000

• 5000

• 10000

• 15000

What is the function of kinesthesis?

• Monitoring head's position and balance

• Detecting changes in body position and movement

• Controlling emotional responses

• Regulating taste sensations

What is the partner sense to kinesthesis?

• Olfactory sense

• Vestibular sense

• Auditory sense

• Tactile sense