Touch, Taste, and Smell: The Other Senses Answers

To some extent, sensory receptors in the skin are specialized to detect and register specific stimuli.

__________ receptors detect presence of acids in substances, whereas __________ receptors detect sodium in substances. A. Sour . . . salt B. Sweet . . . bitter C. Bitter . . . salt D. Sweet . . . sour Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A team of scientists studied the tongue closely and discovered that humans have a fifth taste receptor for glutamate, or __________, which means “yummy” in Japanese. A.teriyakiB.umamiC.tsunamiD.udon

Sensory input from the body is arranged across the somatosensory cortex in the brain, forming a representation of the body called a sensory __________. A.mapB.nucleus C.formation D.representation

Claire just purchased a new silk dress for her school’s winter formal because she loves the feel of silk. Based on her tactile senses, which explains why Claire continues to rub the silk between her fingers? A. The silk does not adapt to constant, unchanging stimuli B. The pressure sense is processed in the smaller areas of the cortex. C. The feeling of silk would adapt if the dress were held completely still. D. The brain is able to memorize the feel of different textures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The only skin sense that has identifiable sensory receptors is __________. A.pressureB.cold C.warmth D.pain

Taste buds are located in and around papillae, the tiny bumps on the tongue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are taste sensations except __________. A.sweetB.blandC.saltyD.bitter

Which of the following correctly lists the structures through which gustatory stimuli travel after being converted into neural signals? A.cranial nerves, insular cortex, thalamus B.thalamus, insular cortex, cranial nerves C.insular cortex, thalamus, cranial nerves D.cranial nerves, thalamus, insular cortex

The tactile system is the sensory system that refers to the sense of touch.