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 sense organ and type of receptor are involved in this response?
Describe how the sense of smell works in humans.
Describe the function of the taste buds.
Describe the role of rods and cones in the retina.
Explain how the ear helps us maintain balance.
Explain why it is important for humans to have five different senses.
Explain why the skin is considered a sensory organ.
Name the five main human senses.
The olfactory receptors are found in which sensory organ?
The sense of taste is detected by which organ?
What is the function of the pupil in the eye?
What is the main function of the retina in the eye?
Which part of the skin is responsible for detecting pressure?
Which sensory organ helps us to maintain our body temperature by detecting heat and cold?
Which sensory organ is responsible for detecting sound waves?
Which structure in the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?
Which type of receptor in the skin detects pain?
A scientist is studying a person who cannot feel pain but can still sense touch and temperature. Which type of sensory receptor is most likely not functioning properly in this person?
Describe how the brain integrates information from multiple sensory organs to create a complete perception of the environment.
Explain how the structure of the cochlea in the inner ear enables humans to distinguish between different pitches of sound.
