HS1 Sensory System

Front

What is the medical term for nearsightedness?

Back

Myopia

Front

Where are the taste buds for sweet and salty located?

Back

On the tip of the tongue

Front

What sensory disorder is characterized by a ringing sound in the ears?

Back

Tinnitus

Front

Which structure in the eye is responsible for color vision?

Back

Cones

Front

What connects the middle ear to the pharynx and helps equalize pressure?

Back

Eustachian tube

Front

What is the medical term for farsightedness?

Back

Hyperopia

Front

What part of the ear is responsible for balance?

Back

Semicircular canals

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

It converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Front

What are the two types of photoreceptors in the retina?

Back

Rods and Cones

Front

What is the role of the optic nerve?

Back

It transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.