5 Questions
Where are most of the eye's sensory receptors located?
Orbit
Which of the following are considered special senses?
Smell and taste
Which of the following is NOT an accessory structure of the eye?
Olfactory epithelium
What is the function of meibomian glands?
To secrete oil
Which of the following is NOT a general sense?
Smell
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.
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.
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