Human Sensory Organs
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Sensory Organs starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A person accidentally touches a hot object and quickly pulls their hand away. Which sensory organ and type of receptor are involved in this response?
Describe the function of the pupil in the human eye.
Describe the pathway of light as it enters the human eye.
Describe the role of the semicircular canals in the ear.
Explain the difference between rods and cones in the retina.
Explain why a person with a blocked nose may have difficulty tasting food.
Explain why we have two eyes instead of one.
Name the three tiny bones found in the middle ear.
The olfactory receptors are located in which part of the human body?
The retina is a part of which human sensory organ?
What is the main function of the olfactory bulb?
Which cells in the retina are responsible for detecting color?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for transmitting auditory information from the ear to the brain?
Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?
Which part of the tongue is most sensitive to sweet tastes?
Which sensory organ is responsible for detecting changes in temperature, pressure, and pain?
Which type of receptor in the skin is responsible for detecting pressure?
Which type of receptor is responsible for detecting pain in the skin?
A person is unable to distinguish between red and green colors. Which part of the eye is most likely affected, and what is the biological basis for this condition?
Describe how the structure of the skin enables it to detect different types of stimuli such as touch, temperature, and pain.
