Med 2 Special Senses

What are general sensory receptors stimulated by?

• Changes in the environment

• Changes in diet

• Changes in sleep patterns

• Changes in exercise routines

Which of the following is NOT a type of stimulus that general sensory receptors respond to?

• Touch

• Pain

• Temperature

• Light

What are proprioceptors?

• Sensory receptors for light

• Sensory receptors for sound

• Sensory receptors receiving stimuli

• Sensory receptors for taste

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the special senses?

• Touch

• Vision

• Hearing

• Balance

Which of the following is a special sense related to detecting chemicals in the air?

• Touch

• Vision

• Smell

• Taste

Which special sense is primarily associated with the eyes?

• Touch

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

Which special sense is responsible for detecting sound waves?

• Touch

• Vision

• Hearing

• Smell

Which special sense is involved in detecting flavors?

• Touch

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

What is the approximate diameter of the eye?

• 1 inch (2.5 cm)

• 2 inches (5 cm)

• 0.5 inch (1.25 cm)

• 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Which of the following structures protect the eye?

• Orbital socket, eyebrows, eyelids, and eyelashes

• Orbital socket, nose, mouth, and ears

• Eyebrows, nose, mouth, and ears

• Eyelids, nose, mouth, and ears