The Tongue
The organs of sense of taste are?
Taste Buds
The ear is divided into three parts, what are they?
The outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear
What is the name of the part of the nose where air enters?
Nostrils
What are the main functions of the tongue?
taste
help in swallowing food
speech
The outer ear contains four (4) parts, what are they?
pinna
ear canal
cartilage
mastoid process
The ________________ is inside the nose and recognises smell.
olfactory region
What are papillae?
Papillae are found on the tongue and contain taste buds which help us to differentiate between the taste of food
What is the function of the pinna?
receives sound waves
What makes up the external part of your nose?
Bones
Cartilage
What is the main function of the tonsils?
They are the first line of defense in the immune system
What is the function of the auditory (ear) canal?
acts as a funnel and leads to the eardrum
protects the eardrum from shock and external objects
cover your nose if you are in a dusty environment
keep your nose clean
avoid blowing your nose hard when you have a cold
avoid putting objects in your nose
stay away from smoky places
Approximately how many taste buds does an adult person have?
About 3000
How many bones are in the middle ear and what are their names?
3 bones
Incus, Malleus & Stapes
What is you favorite smell?
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