CHAPTER 1 THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1.1 Sensory Organs
1

Name the sensory organs that we have.

(a)

(b)

(b)
Senses

(d)

(c)

Complete the chart below by using the words given.

Nerves

Brain

Effectors

Response

Receptors

Stimulus

Nerves
impulses

(a)

(b)
Nerves
impulses
(c)

(c)

Nerves
impulses
Nerves

(c)

Nerves
impulses

1.2 Senses of Touch

3

Identify the parts labelled (a) to (f) for the structure of human
skin.
(f)
(a)
(e)
(b)

(d)

(c)

1.3 Senses of Smell

4

Fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

(a) The two holes in our nose is called
the ______________________.
(b) Nose is a sensory organ of _________________.
(c) The roof of the ______________has many sensory cells
or receptors to detect smells.

1.4 Senses of Taste

5

Underline the correct word in the brackets so that each

sentence becomes a true statement.
(a) The sensory organ for taste is the [nose, tongue].
(b) Our tongue can detect [four, five] basic tastes.
(c) Our tongue is lined with taste [cells, buds] which
contain many taste receptors.
(d) Our sense of [touch, smell] improves our sense of taste.

1.5 Senses of Hearing

6

Tick P the statements below that are true.

(a) The ear is the sensory organ of hearing.
(b) The ear has two main parts namely the outer ear and the
inner ear.
(c) The function of the oval window is to transfer vibration
of the ossicles to the cochlea.

Match the parts of the ears with their function.

Parts of
the ears
(a) Pinna
(b) Ear
canal
(c)
Eardrum
(d)
Ossicles
(e) Oval
window
(f) Cochlea
(g)
Eustac
hian
tube
(h)
Auditory
nerve
(i)
Semicirc
ular
canals

Function
Amplify vibrations and transfer them
to the oval window
Detects vibrations and converts them
into nerve impulses
Directs sounds to the eardrum
Equalises air pressure on both sides of
the eardrum, preventing it from
damage
Collects and directs sounds into the
ear canal
Detect position and movement of
head to help us keep our balance
Transfer vibrations of the ossicles to
the cochlea
Vibrates when sound waves hit it
Carries nerve impulses to the brain

1.6 Sense of Sight

8

Name the parts of the human eye structure below..

(b)
(a)
(c)

(d)
(g)

(f)

(e)

1.7 Light and Sight

9

Find the answers in the box below based on the statements

given.

(a) _________________of light occurs when it bounces off the

surface on which it falls.
(b) A short-sighted persons need _____________lenses to see
distant object clearly
(c) A long-sighted persons need _______________lenses to see
near objects clearly.
(d) Predators have ______________vision to determine the
location of their prey accurately.
(e) Examples of _______________of sight are optical illusions
and the presence of the blind spot on our retina.
1.9 Stimuli and Responses in Plants
10

Name the types of tropisms.

Types of tropisms

(b)

(a)

(c)

(d)

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1.1 Sensory Organs
1

Organs that detect changes in the surroundings are known as

A
nerves
C senses
B
stimuli
D sensory organs

Cold food do not smell as nice as when it is still hot. This is

because cold food
A
cannot be smelt
B
releases less chemicals into the air
C
releases more chemicals into the air
D
does not stimulate the smell receptors

1.2 Sense of Touch

3

Why are the soles of our feet not very sensitive to

temperature and touch?
A
The dermis is thin
B
The epidermis is thick
C
There are many receptors
D
The sole has a thick fatty layer

Diagram 1 shows the characteristics of K.

A structure of our body
Has a large number of heat and cold receptors
Diagram 1

Which of these inferences about K is correct?

A
K is the front of the forearm
B
K is only sensitive to temperature
C
K is very sensitive to temperature
D
K can be used to determine temperature
1.3 Sense of Smell
5

Which of the following are parts of the human nose?

I
Nostril
II
Nasal cavity
III Ciliary muscles
A
I and II only
C II and III only
B
I and III only
D I, II and III

In the human nose, the sensory cells can be found at

A
the nostril
B
near the epiglottis
C
the roof of the nasal cavity
D
the base of the nasal cavity

1.4 Sense of Taste

7

Diagram 2 shows the structure of the human tongue.

A
B
C

Diagram 2

Which of the following marked regions would be stimulated

when eating pineapple?

1.5 Sense of Hearing

8

Diagram 3 shows the structure of a human ear.

B
D
C
A

Diagram 3

Which of the parts marked A, B, C and D amplifies vibrations

and transfers them to the oval window?
9

Which of the following pairs of structure and function is

correct?
Structure of Ear
A Auditory nerves
B Cochlea
C Ossicles
D Eustachian tube

10

Function
Controls the bodys balance
Balances the air pressure in
both ears
Amplifies sound vibrations
Converts vibrations to nerve
impulses

Which of the following parts of the ear is correctly matched

with its function?
I
Oval window - magnifies vibrations
II
Eardrum - vibrates when sound waves hit it
III Ossicles - change vibration into nerve impulses
A I only
C II and III only
B II only
D I, II and III

1.6 Sense of Sight

11 Which of the following shows the correct path of light as it

travels through the eye?
I
Pupil
Lens
Vitreous humour
II Cornea
Lens
Retina
III Conjunctiva
Sclera
Optic nerve
A I and II only
C II and III only
B I and III only
D I, II and III
12

Diagram 4 shows the front view of a human eye.

X
Z
Diagram 4

The size of pupil is controlled by

A
W
C Y
B
X
D Z
1.7 Light and Sight
13

An individual with one blind eye will have difficulty in

A
seeing red objects
B
seeing black objects
C
recognising colours of objects
D
estimating the distance between objects

14

Diagram 5 shows a deer.

Diagram 5

Which of the following statements are true about its vision?

I It has a wide scope of vision
II It has a similar vision as a rabbit or rat
III
It is unable to estimate distance accurately
A I and II only
C II and III only
B I and III only
D I, II and III
15

Diagram 6 shows the possible image positions in the eye.

B

x
Ax

Diagram 6

Which of the following positions labelled A, B, C and D

belongs to a long-sighted person without glasses?
16

Which of the following diagrams shows the correct path

taken by light travelling through a glass prism?
A

1.8 Sound and Hearing

17

Which of the following statements is not true about sound?

A
Sounds needs a medium to travel
B
Sounds are produced by vibrations
C
Sound can be reflected or absorbed
D
Hard and smooth surfaces are good absorbers of sound

1.9 Stimuli and Responses in Plants

18

What response in plants that helps the roots to function well?

A
Positive geotropisme only
B
Negative phototropisme only
C
Positive geotropism and hydrotropism
D
Positive thigmotropism and hydrotropism

19

Which of the following plants show responses to nastic

movements?
A
Cucumber
C Mimosa pudica
B
Hibiscus plant
D Durian plants

REVISION
1

Diagram 1 shows a flow chart of sound waves entering a

human ear.
P

Ear Canal

Cochlea

The structure labelled P, Q, R and S represent

A
B
C
D
2

P
Ossicles
Pinna
Auditory
nerve
Eardrum

Q
Eardrum
Eardrum
Pinna

R
S
Auditory nerve Pinna
Ossicles
Auditory nerve
Eardrum
Ossicles

Auditory nerve Ossicles

Pinna

The information describes a vision.

Three dimensional view
Small field of vision
Judges a distance accurately
Which of the following represent the information above?
A
Illusion optic
C
Monocular vision
B
Long-sightedness
D
Stereoscopic vision

Diagram 2 shows an accident ray from medium X to medium

Y.

Medium X
Medium Y
Diagram 2

Which of the following pairs represent medium X and Y?

Medium X

Medium Y

Air

Air

Water

Air

Glass

Air

Air

Glass

Diagram 3 shows the areas of a human tongue.

P
Q
R
Diagram 3

(a) P, Q, R and S as shown in Diagram 3 are different areas

on our tongue. What type of tastes does each of the
areas respond to?
P : ____________
Q : ___________
R : ____________
S : ___________
(b) The surface of our tongue is covered with little bumps.
Name these bumps.
_________________________________________
(c) Why does dry food have no taste?
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
5

Diagram 4 shows a person having short-sightedness.

Diagram 4

(a)

Complete the diagram to show where the image is

focused.

(b)

Recommend type of lenses to correct this problem.

___________________________________________
Explain your answer in (b).
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
State a problem faced by a person who has shortsightedness.
___________________________________________
Name the spots that are found in our eyes.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________

(c)
(d)
(e)