Senses and Perception Quiz

How many senses are there according to the current debate?

• 5

• 10

• Between 21 and 33

• 50

What type of stimuli can senses perceive?

• Only external

• Only internal

• External or internal

• Neither external nor internal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What kind of specialized neuron or receptor cell types are mentioned?

• Thermal, optical, auditory

• Mechanical, chemical, electromagnetic, unknown

• Visual, auditory, tactile

• None of the above

Which sense is linked to the olfactory bulb and nasal cavity?

• Touch

• Taste

• Smell

• Vision

What type of stimuli does the skin/dermis primarily perceive?

• Light

• Sound waves

• Molecules

• Variety

Which sense is associated with the tongue and papillae?

• Hearing

• Taste

• Vision

• Smell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which sense perceives light?

• Hearing

• Smell

• Vision

• Touch

Which sense is primarily associated with detecting molecules on the tongue?

• Vision

• Hearing

• Taste

• Touch

What is the main organ involved in the sense of touch?

• Eye

• Ear

• Skin

• Nose

What type of light do cones in the retina respond to?

• Low light

• Bright light

• No light

• Infrared light