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What type of receptors are found in the eye?

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Photoreceptors are the type of receptors found in the eye that respond to light.

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What is the function of the cochlea in the inner ear?

Back

The cochlea converts sound waves into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain.

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Where is the cornea located in the eye?

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The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.

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What is the role of the lens in the eye?

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The lens focuses light onto the retina, allowing us to see clearly.

Front

What is the outer part of the ear called?

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The outer ear is called the pinna.

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What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

Back

The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the inner ear.

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What are the two main types of photoreceptors in the eye?

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The two main types of photoreceptors are rods and cones.

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What is the function of rods in the eye?

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Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions and do not detect color.

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What is the function of cones in the eye?

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Cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

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What is the role of the auditory tube?

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The auditory tube, or Eustachian tube, helps equalize pressure in the middle ear.