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Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eyes
What is conjunctiva?
Gland that secretes tears
What is the lacrimal gland?
Another name for eardrum
What is the tympanic membrane?
The tube that connects the throat and the middle ear
What is the eustachian tube?
The location of olfactory receptors are somewhat ______________, that explains why we need to sniff forcefully to smell faint odors.
What is hidden?
The humor ________humor is the watery fluid in front of the lens, while the ________humor is the jellylike fluid behind the lens.
What is aqueous and vitreous?
Term for the sense of taste
What is gustation?
The pathway for olfactory nerve impulses and interpretation are closely associated with the ________ system which is an important component for memory and emotion. This explains the link between memories and certain smells.
What is limbic?
Receptors located in the muscle, tendons, and joints which allows the body to recognize its position.
What is proprioceptors?
Receptors associated with taste and smell; sensitive to presence of different chemicals
What are chemoreceptors?
Area of the retina that contains the greatest concentration of cones
What is the fovea centralis?