Sensory Systems Quiz

Which part of the brain first receives olfactory information?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Thalamus

Which special sense has the ability to replace its damaged neural receptors by using stem cells?

• Smell/Olfaction

• Taste/Gustation

• Hearing/Audition

• Vision

What percent of inhaled air is delivered to the olfactory organs?

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

Where are gustatory receptors located?

• Tongue, Larynx, Pharynx

• Nose, Ears, Eyes

• Skin, Hair, Nails

• Lungs, Heart, Liver

Stimulation of what type of receptor within the trigeminal nerve would produce a sensation of peppery hot?

• Nociceptive

• Thermoreceptive

• Photoreceptive

• Mechanoreceptive

Which two special senses are the most related in function?

• Smell and Taste

• Hearing and Vision

• Touch and Balance

• Taste and Hearing

Which lingual (tongue) papillae has the most taste buds?

• Circumvallate

• Fungiform

• Filiform

• Foliate

Where can taste receptors be found (multiple areas)?

• Tongue, Larynx, Pharynx

• Nose, Ears, Eyes

• Skin, Hair, Nails

• Lungs, Heart, Liver

How many taste buds does the average adult have?

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

What are the 6 primary taste sensations?

• Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Water, Salty

• Spicy, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Water, Salty

• Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Water, Salty

• Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Umami, Spicy, Salty