Introduction to Senses
Authored by Charles Martinez
Science
9th - 12th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of chemoreceptor is responsible for our sense of smell?
static equilibrium receptor
olfactory receptor
dynamic equilibrium receptor
photoreceptor
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called ________.
maculae
papillae
otoliths
basal cells
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are the three cranial nerves that carry taste sensations to the brain?
facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus
abducens, trochlear, oculomotor
hypoglossal, vagus, trigeminal
hypoglossal, glossopharyngeal, facial
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What specific receptor cells respond to chemicals dissolved in saliva?
taste bud cells
hair cells
olfactory cells
gustatory cells
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The five taste sensations are ________.
sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami
sweet, sour, bitter, pasty, gritty
sweet, sour, chewy, gritty, greasy
sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, gritty
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which one of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?
sweet
salty
pungent
bitter
sour
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Stimulation of sour receptors occurs in response to ________.
lemon
mushrooms
salt
steak
sugar
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