EYES(sight)
The clear, front part of the eye
CORNEA
The 3 main parts of the ear
OUTER, MIDDLE, INNER
We can detect about this many different odors(smells)
4,000
We have about this many taste buds on our tongue
10,000
The name of the toplayer of skin
Epidermis
The bundle of nerve fibers that send messages to the brain
OPTIC NERVE
The air movements that enter your ear are called these
SOUND WAVES
The nerve that helps you smell
OLFACTORY NERVE
Our taste buds work better at these types of temperatures
Warmer temperatures because hot foods release more aromas and flavors
The name of the layer of skin that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Dermis
The dark opening in the center of the iris, it changes size to allow the right amount of light to enter the eye
PUPIL
This, located in your inner ear, vibrates when hit by sound waves
EARDRUM
The cells that help you smell are located here
On the roof of the nasal cavity
At what age do only about 65% of your taste buds remain?
60 years old
These help you to regulate the body's temperature
Sweat glands
The light sensing part of the inner eye; like a movie screen
RETINA
The 3 small bones in the middle ear
HAMMER, ANVIL, STIRRUP
This organ interprets the odor, and tells you how to react to it
BRAIN
What part of the tongue can taste sweetness
The tip of the tongue
This gives our skin its color and helps to protect it from the sun
Melanin
The color part of the eye
IRIS
Tiny hairs line this and vibrate to send electrical messages to the auditory nerve
COCHLEA
It is said that the sense of smell can bring back these more distinctly than any other sense
FORGOTTEN MEMORIES
These are the 4 types of taste we can sense
Sweet, bitter, sour, and salty
When stimulated by sunlight, our skin can make this
Vitamin D