Smell
Approximately how much of taste depends on the sense of smell?
80%
What does the sour taste come from? (2 words)
Citric acids
What organ of the inner ear helps with hearing?
Cochlea
Which of the following controls the pupil?
Iris
What does the Cochlea look like in the ear?
Snail shell or spiral
Where are the Olfactory receptor cells located?
On the roof of the nasal cavity
Lifespan of a taste bud?
7-10 days
What part of the ear is filled with fluid, collects vibrations, brings vibrations to hearing receptors, and is made of 2 parts?
The Inner ear
Which of the following focuses the light?
Lens
What are the functions of the cones in the eye?
(2 things)
Color vision and Vision in bright light
How does sniffing help you smell better?
It increases the number of scent molecules reaching receptor cells
On the tongue, Where is sweet detected?
On the front or tip of the tongue
What is another name for the eardrum? (2 words)
Tympanic Membrane
Which of the following allows light into the eye?
Pupil
What are the functions of the rods in the eye?
(2 parts)
Black & white vision, vision in low light/night
What is the open area inside the nose called?
Nasal Cavity
What does the sweet taste come from? (3)
Sugar, Alcohols, Amino Acids
Which muscle helps prevent you from blowing out your ear drum from loud music?
(3 words)
Tensor Tympani Muscle
Which of the following refracts the light?
Cornea
What is sensory adaptation?
The way senses adapt to different stimuli
What is one function of the nasal conchae (turbinates) ?
To increase surface area for inhaled air
The tongue has peg-like papillae that do what? (3 things)
Make it feel rough, Houses taste buds, are receptors for taste
What is the function of the vestibules and semicircular canals in the inner ear?
(2 words)
Balance and Equilibrium
What percentage of all sense receptors are in the eye?
70%
What does the limbic system do?
Behavior & Emotional response to stimuli