Chapter 15: Sense Organs

Chapter 15: Sense Organs

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

TRUE/FALSE

1. Sensory receptors make it possible for the body to respond to stimuli caused by changes occurring in our external or internal environment.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 494

TOP:    Sensory Receptors

2. Touch and pressure are examples of stimuli that activate mechanoreceptors.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 500

TOP:    Encapsulated Nerve Endings

3. As we wear our sneakers, we lose the constant feeling of their presence; this is called adaptation.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 494

TOP:    Receptor Response

4. Somatic sense receptors are distributed evenly throughout the body.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 495

TOP:    Distribution of Receptors

5. Taste buds are both exteroceptors and chemoreceptors.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 495

TOP:    Classification by Location | Taste Buds