Glencoe Biology

Section 3: The Senses

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which of these statements about the human sense of touch is NOT true?
A)Joints and muscles tissues contain receptors that respond to heavier pressure.
B)There are very few receptors on the soles of a person's feet.
C)Pain receptors are found in all body tissues except for those in the brain.
D)Receptors that sense cold are found close to the skin's surface.
2
Look at this illustration of the human ear's internal structure. Which part of the ear receives vibrations from the eardurm?
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A)oval window
B)stapes
C)cochlea
D)semicircular canals
3
Which of these is part of the inner ear?
A)malleus
B)incus
C)cochlea
D)eardrum
4
This illustration shows a cross section of the human eye. Which part of the eye does light enter first?
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A)the lens
B)the pupil
C)the cornea
D)the iris
5
____ are sensory receptors found on the human tongue.
A)Neurons
B)Olfactory nerves
C)Choroids
D)Taste buds
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