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Special Senses Matching

Review the major vocabulary for the special senses.

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Gustatory cellsRespond to chemicals in saliva to detect taste
PupilOpening in the iris that allows light to pass through
CochleaPortion of the ear that contains hearing receptors
CorneaTransparent, anterior most part of the eye that allows light to pass through
Vestibular apparatusPortion of the inner ear that contains receptors for maintaining equilibrium
ScleraWhite part of the eye; outermost tunic that protects the eye
IrisColored portion of the eye; regulates size of pupil
Olfactory receptorsDetect chemicals related to smell
Vitreous humorGel-like portion of the eye that maintains shape and pressure
LensFocuses the eye
MechanoreceptorsRespond to physical forces like sound waves
OssicleSmall bones of the inner ear
RetinaInner tunic of the eye containing photoreceptors
Aqueous humorWatery, anterior portion of the eye that nourishes the lens and cornea
Vestibular nerveCarries balance information from inner ear to the cerebellum
ChoroidMiddle tunic of eye containing dark pigments
Taste budsContain gustatory cells
ChemoreceptorsRespond to chemicals in solution, used in taste and smell
PinnaOuter portion of ear that collects sound waves
Ciliary bodiesMuscles that attach the lens to the iris


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