Exploring the Five Senses Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic human senses?

• Sight

• Balance

• Taste

• Hearing

What is the main organ responsible for the sense of smell?

• Tongue

• Nose

• Ear

• Skin

Which sense allows you to detect the flavor of a lemon?

• Taste

• Touch

• Hearing

• Sight

The sense of hearing is primarily associated with which part of the body?

• Eyes

• Nose

• Ears

• Skin

Which sense is most directly involved when you feel the texture of sandpaper?

• Taste

• Touch

• Smell

• Sight

Which of the following best describes the function of the sense of sight?

• Detecting sound waves

• Identifying odors

• Perceiving light and color

• Sensing temperature

If you hear a siren and see flashing lights, which two senses are you using?

• Taste and touch

• Sight and hearing

• Smell and taste

• Touch and hearing

When you eat spicy food and feel a burning sensation, which sense is primarily responsible for detecting the heat?

• Taste

• Touch

• Smell

• Hearing

Which sense would you use to identify a rose by its fragrance?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

A chef uses several senses while cooking. Which sense helps the chef determine if a steak is cooked to the right texture?

• Sight

• Touch

• Hearing

• Smell