Special Senses Review One

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the special senses in the provided material?

• Balance

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

What is the shape of the eye as described in the learning material?

• Cubical

• Spherical

• Conical

• Rectangular

Which part of the eye is responsible for transmitting light rays to the retina?

• Iris

• Lens

• Cornea

• Eyelid

What role does the nervous system play in vision according to the text?

• It processes visual information

• It protects the eye from damage

• It controls the movement of the eye

• It has no role in vision

What is the function of the nerves in the eye regarding light and vision?

• Transmit sound waves to the brain

• Control the amount of light entering the eye through the pupil, focus light on the retina by using the lens, and transmit the resulting images from the retina to the brain

• Regulate blood flow to the eye

• Detect changes in temperature around the eye area

What is the function of the retina in the human eye?

• To control the amount of light entering the eye

• To produce aqueous humor

• To receive and convert light into neural signals

• To adjust the focus of the lens

Which structure in the eye is responsible for maintaining its shape and providing a clear pathway for light?

• Iris

• Vitreous body

• Cornea

• Ciliary muscle

Where is the optic nerve located in relation to the eye?

• At the front, near the iris

• Connecting to the sclera

• At the back, exiting the eyeball

• Within the anterior chamber

What role does the lens of the eye play in vision?

• Producing vitreous humor

• Filtering harmful UV light

• Focusing light onto the retina

• Regulating the size of the pupil

What is the name of the cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball?

• Cranium

• Orbit

• Maxilla

• Mandible