CLASSWORK: SPECIAL SENSES

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Across
  1. 2. Neurons with long cilia located at the roof of the nasal cavity.
  2. 4. Are small, superficial nerve endings involved in detecting light touch and superficial pressure.
  3. 6. Types of Sensory receptors: Respond to temperature changes
  4. 9. Gel-like substance behind the lens.
  5. 11. Sensory nerve endings capable of responding to stimuli by developing action potentials.
  6. 13. Medical term for farsightedness.
  7. 14. The fifth taste: A savory, pleasant flavor that is found in a variety of foods, including meat, fish, and tomatoes
  8. 16. Medical term for nearsightedness.
  9. 21. Types of Sensory receptors: Respond to light
  10. 24. Watery fluid found in the chamber between the lens and cornea
  11. 25. Organ responsible for dynamic equilibrium.
Down
  1. 1. Types of Sensory receptors: Respond to mechanical stimuli
  2. 3. Types of Sensory receptors: Respond to chemicals
  3. 5. Organ responsible for static equilibrium.
  4. 7. The swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva.
  5. 8. Which part of the brain is equilibrium interpreted?
  6. 10. A large papillae with taste buds.
  7. 12. The clear, transparent front part “window” of the eye.
  8. 15. Cochlear nerve attached to hair cells transmits nerve impulses to auditory cortex on temporal lobe.
  9. 17. This tissue layer of the eye is consists of the sclera and cornea.
  10. 18. This tissue layer of the eye is consists of the iris,ciliary body, and choroid.
  11. 19. The sense of movement and position of the body and limbs.
  12. 20. Provides passage of lacrinal fluid towards nasal cavity.
  13. 22. Types of Sensory receptors: Respond to stimuli that result in the sensation of pain.
  14. 23. Biconcave crystal-like structure Held in a place by a suspensory ligament attached to the ciliary body