Ear
What is the function of the eardrum?
transmit soundwaves to the inner ear
What are the five parts flavor parts of the tongue?
Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter, Umami
What are the three bones of the middle ear?
hammer, anvil, and stirrup
Where do the smells get picked up inside the nasal cavity?
The olfactory receptor cells
What are the tiny bumps on your tongue that are inside the papillae called?
Taste Buds
What is moderate to severe burning of the mouth that may last for months or years?
Burning Mouth Syndrome
What controls the size of the pupil to let in light?
iris
What is the outside of the nose made of?
Cartilage
What are the things on the tongue, that the taste buds are inside?
Papillae
What is inflammation of the mucus membranes in the nasal passages?
Rhinitis
Which sensory cell is in control of color vision?
cones
What are the nerves that transmit smells to the brain called?
The Olfactory Nerves
What are the small openings in the top of the tastebuds through which the gustatory hairs project?
taste pore
What is a large shift in the position of the septum away from the center?
deviated septum
What part of the brain interprets information for the optic nerve?
occipital lobe.
What are tiny airborne particles from food that trigger the sense of smell?
odor molecules
What is difficulty seeing at night?
night blindness
Which part of the brain interprets taste?
Gustatory Cortex