#1
Which of the following is not considered a special sense?
Touch
ExplanationTouch is not one of the special senses; it is a somatic sense.
#2
Where are the olfactory receptors located?
Nose
ExplanationOlfactory receptors are located in the nasal cavity.
#3
Which of the following is NOT one of the taste sensations detected by the taste buds?
Spicy
ExplanationSpicy is not one of the primary taste sensations.
#4
What is the name of the structure in the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the pupil?
Iris
ExplanationThe iris controls the size of the pupil.
#5
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary tastes detected by taste buds?
Savory
ExplanationSavory is not one of the primary taste sensations.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the outer ear?
Cochlea
ExplanationThe cochlea is part of the inner ear.
#7
Which structure is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?
Lens
ExplanationThe lens focuses light onto the retina for vision.
#8
What is the primary function of the cochlea?
Transducing sound vibrations into neural signals
ExplanationThe cochlea converts sound vibrations into neural signals.
#9
What is the name of the transparent, gel-like structure behind the iris in the eye?
Vitreous humor
ExplanationThe vitreous humor is the gel-like substance behind the iris.
#10
What is the primary function of the vestibular system?
Maintaining balance and orientation
ExplanationThe vestibular system maintains balance and orientation.
#11
Which structure of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea?
Stapes
ExplanationThe stapes transmits sound vibrations to the cochlea.
#12
Which of the following cranial nerves is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain?
Optic nerve (CN II)
ExplanationThe optic nerve transmits visual information to the brain.
#13
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe
ExplanationThe occipital lobe processes visual information.
#14
Which part of the eye contains the highest concentration of photoreceptor cells?
Fovea centralis
ExplanationThe fovea centralis has the highest density of photoreceptor cells.