AP Psychology: Chemical Senses Quiz

What are the four types of papillae found on the tongue?

• Fungiform, Circumvallic, Filiform, Filamentous

• Fungiform, Circumvallic, Foliate, Filamentous

• Fungiform, Circumvallic, Foliate, Fibrous

• Fungiform, Circumvallic, Foliate, Filiform

Which nerve is responsible for transmitting taste signals to the brain?

• Vagus nerve

• Facial nerve

• Optic nerve

• Olfactory nerve

Where does the transduction of smell occur in the olfactory system?

• Olfactory epithelium

• Olfactory bulb

• Cribiform plate

• Amygdala

Which brain regions are involved in processing smell signals?

• Cerebellum and medulla

• Frontal lobe and parietal lobe

• Amygdala and hippocampus

• Thalamus and temporal lobe

What must occur for us to perceive a stimulus like taste or smell?

• A stimulus must exceed a certain threshold

• A stimulus must be below a certain threshold

• A stimulus must be constant

• A stimulus must be variable