Senses
what is the opening in the eye?
pupil
name the three sections of the ear
outer, middle and inner ear
the largest organ that detects touch
the skin
name the 5 senses
touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing
name the four taste receptors on the tongue
sour, sweet, bitter and salty
what is the coloured part of the eye?
iris
name an eye disorder
conjunctivitis, short or long sightedness, blindness
which light receptor detects black and white?
rods
which part of the eye transmits images to the brain?
optic nerve
which light receptor detects colour?
cones
what is the salty solution in the eye called?
aqueous humour
the area of the retina that only contains cones
fovea
name the three bones in the middle ear
hammer, anvil, stirrup
name an ear disorder in children
glue ear
what are the outer and middle ear filled with?
air
what part of the ear is mostly made of cartilage?
pinna
what fluid is in the inner ear?
lymph
what part of the eye contains rods and cones?
retina
what is the white part of the eye?
sclera
what part of the eye ensures that there is no internal reflection?
choroid
what carries vibrations to the eardrum?
auditory canal
what runs from the middle ear to the pharynx?
eustachian tube
what converts pressure waves into electrical impulses?
cochlea
what is the name of the membrane that protects the sclera?
conjunctiva
which part of the eye changes shape to focus light on the retina?
lens