10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT traditionally considered one of the five human senses?
Balance
What is the process of gathering information about the world through the detection of stimuli called?
Sensation
What are sensory organs composed of?
Sensory cells
What relays sensory information to and from the brain and body?
Cranial and spinal nerves
What are sensation and perception fundamental to?
All of the above
True or false: Sensation and perception are only important for human cognition, behavior, and thought?
False
True or false: Non-human organisms have a greater variety and number of senses compared to humans?
True
True or false: Sense organs collect stimuli for transduction, which is the transformation of stimuli into a form that can be understood by the brain?
True
True or false: A sensory organ consists of a group of unrelated sensory cells that respond to a specific type of physical stimulus?
False
True or false: Cranial and spinal nerves relay sensory information to and from the brain and body?
True
Test your knowledge about the fascinating world of senses with this quiz! Discover how organisms gather information about the world through the detection of stimuli. Explore beyond the traditional five human senses and learn about the diverse senses used by non-human organisms.
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