Exploring the Sensory System

What is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber?

• Retina

• Cornea

• Lens

• Sclera

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Pinna

• Ossicles

What type of taste is detected by taste buds located at the back of the tongue?

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sour

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing olfactory information?

• Cerebellum

• Olfactory bulb

• Medulla oblongata

• Thalamus

What type of touch receptor is responsible for detecting light touch?

• Pacinian corpuscles

• Meissner's corpuscles

• Ruffini endings

• Merkel cells

Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?

• Iris

• Lens

• Cornea

• Optic nerve

What is the primary function of the eardrum in the auditory system?

• To amplify sound

• To transmit sound vibrations to the ossicles

• To convert sound waves into electrical signals

• To equalize pressure in the ear

Which taste sensation is primarily detected by taste buds on the sides of the tongue?

• Umami

• Sweet

• Sour

• Bitter

What is the role of the olfactory receptors in the process of smell?

• To amplify sound

• To detect light

• To bind odor molecules and initiate a neural response

• To produce mucus

Which part of the eye contains the photoreceptor cells known as rods and cones?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Iris

• Sclera