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Where are most of the eye's sensory receptors located?
Where are most of the eye's sensory receptors located?
- Eyelids
- Fat cushion
- Eyelashes
- Orbit (correct)
Which of the following are considered special senses?
Which of the following are considered special senses?
- Hearing and equilibrium
- Touch and pain
- Smell and taste (correct)
- Temperature and pressure
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the eye?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the eye?
- Eyelashes
- Meibomian glands
- Eyelids
- Olfactory epithelium (correct)
What is the function of meibomian glands?
What is the function of meibomian glands?
Which of the following is NOT a general sense?
Which of the following is NOT a general sense?
Flashcards
Eye Sensory Receptors Location
Eye Sensory Receptors Location
Most eye sensory receptors are located in the orbit.
Special Senses Examples
Special Senses Examples
Smell and taste are considered special senses.
Non-Accessory Eye Structure
Non-Accessory Eye Structure
Olfactory epithelium is not an accessory structure of the eye.
Meibomian Glands Function
Meibomian Glands Function
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Non-General Sense Example
Non-General Sense Example
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Study Notes
Eye Anatomy and Functions
- Most of the eye's sensory receptors are located in the retina.
Special Senses
- The special senses include taste, smell, hearing, equilibrium, and vision.
Accessory Structures of the Eye
- The accessory structures of the eye include the eyebrows, eyelids, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, and meibomian glands.
- The meibomian glands are not an example of an eye structure that is NOT an accessory structure.
Functions of Meibomian Glands
- The function of meibomian glands is to produce the lipid layer of tears, which helps to prevent evaporation of the tear film.
General Senses
- The general senses include pain, temperature, touch, pressure, vibration, and proprioception (position and movement).
- Vision is NOT a general sense.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the special senses of the human body! This quiz covers topics such as smell, taste, sight, hearing, and equilibrium. See how well you understand these important sensory functions.
