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What sends electrical signals to the brain?
The Auditory Nerve
Electrical Signals are sent from the Auditory nerve to what?
The Brain
What in the innner ear helps to maintain our balance?
The Semicircular Canals
Name the six main parts of the ear?
Auditory Canal - Eardrum - Three Small bones - Cochlea - Auditory Nerve - Semicircular Canals
Our sense of smell detects what in the air?
Chemicals
Air enters our nose through what?
The Nostrils
Chemicals in the air come into contact with what in our nostrils?
Nerve Receptors
Nerve receptors send inforation along what to our brain?
The Olfactory Nerve
The Olfactory nerve sends information from our nose to what?
The Brain
What do you call the tiny bumps on our tongue?
The Papilae
What are found inside our papilae?
Taste Buds
What kind of cells are found in our taste buds?
Receptor Cells
Receptor cells in our taste buds detect five different tastes. What are they?
Bitter - Sour - Salty - Sweet - Umami
What senses are used to detect flavours?
Smell and Taste.
What is the name of the middle layer of skin?
The Dermis
The Dermis contains what?
Nerves and Blood Vessels
