Grade 6 Science: The Five Senses

Which organ is responsible for the sense of sight?

• Nose

• Ear

• Eye

• Skin

What part of the tongue detects sweet taste?

• Front

• Sides

• Back

• Center

The ear helps us to:

• See objects

• Smell flowers

• Hear sounds

• Taste food

Which sense organ contains photoreceptors?

• Ear

• Eye

• Nose

• Skin

The nose detects smells using:

• Hair cells

• Taste buds

• Olfactory receptors

• Sound waves

Which part of the skin detects touch and pressure?

• Sweat glands

• Pain receptors

• Nerve endings

• Hair follicles

The cochlea is found in which sense organ?

• Eye

• Tongue

• Nose

• Ear

Which two senses work together when eating food?

• Hearing and Touch

• Smell and Taste

• Sight and Hearing

• Taste and Sight

What part of the eye allows light to enter?

• Lens

• Retina

• Pupil

• Iris

What sense helps you detect hot or cold objects?

• Taste

• Hearing

• Touch

• Smell