Physiology of Taste and Smell Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of papillae on the tongue?

• Filiform

• Convoluted

• Circumvallate

• Fungiform

Which cranial nerve carries taste impulses from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

• Facial nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

What type of taste sensation is associated with umami?

• Savory

• Bitter

• Sour

• Sweet

Which nerve pathway is responsible for carrying taste impulses to the thalamus?

• Optic nerve

• Olfactory nerve

• Vestibulocochlear nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

What is the term for the complete loss of taste?

• Hypergeusia

• Ageusia

• Dysgeusia

• Hypogeusia

Where are olfactory receptors located in the nasal cavity?

• On the roof of the mouth

• On the tongue

• On the inner surface of cheeks

• On the roof of the nasal cavity

What is the function of the lacrimal gland?

• Produces tears

• Produces saliva

• Produces mucus

• Produces hormones

Which part of the eye is responsible for adjusting the curvature of the lens?

• Cornea

• Ciliary body

• Sclera

• Iris

What is the function of the vitreous humor in the eye?

• Transmits light

• Regulates eye pressure

• Supports the cornea

• Provides nutrients to the lens

Which part of the retina contains only cones and is responsible for high-resolution vision?

• Optic disc

• Fovea centralis

• Choroid

• Macula lutea