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SENSE ORGANS: NOSE,

TONGUE AND SKIN


Structure of the nose
Taste sensitivity
Five tastes
Structure of the skin
Five senses cerebral control centers
Teaser
Sense Organ Nerve

Eye Olfactory nerve

Ear Auditory nerve

Nose Optic nerve

Tongue Cutaneous nerve

Skin Gustatory nerve


EVALUATION
Question 1

The ___________ are the two openings of the nose.


A. nostrils
B. nasal cavity
C. olfactory nerves
D. tiny hairs
Question 2

The _____________ is the passageway for air and odor.


A. nostrils
B. nasal cavity
C. olfactory nerves
D. tiny hairs
Question 3

The _________ carry messages to the brain about what you


are smelling.
A. optic nerve
B. olfactory nerve
C. gustatory nerve
D. auditory nerve
Question 4

The __________________ are sometimes called "flavor


receptors" because they sense the chemicals in the food.
A. papillae
B. gustatory nerve
C. taste buds
D. saliva
Question 5

_______________ is the fifth taste which means "savory".


A. salty
B. sweet
C. umami
D. bitter
Question 6

The ________ send the message to the brain that tells you
what food is in your mouth.
A. olfactory nerves
B. taste buds
C. papillae
D. gustatory nerve
Question 7

___________ can be relieved by drinking lots of fluids and


taking Vitamin C.
A. common cold
B. nosebleed
C. headache
D. pain
Question 8

Which part of the cerebrum controls taste


A. Parietal lobe
B. Occipital lobe
C. Temporal lobe
D. Frontal lobe
Question 9

The _________ carry messages to the brain about what you


touch.
A. cutaneous nerve
B. olfactory nerve
C. gustatory nerve
D. auditory nerve
Question 10

Which of the following is found in the dermis


A Blood vessels
B Hair
C fat
D dead cells
Answer
 1. A. Nostrils
 2. A. Nostrils
 3. B. Olfactory nerve
 4. A. Papillae
 5. C. Umami
 6. D Gustatory nerve
 7. A. Common cold
 8. A .Parietal lobe
 9. A. Cutaneous nerve
 10. A. Blood vessel

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