Biology Practice Test – Sense Organs (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

The part of the ear which contains nerve cells sensitive to sound vibration is the ______ (WASSCE 2009)

A. cochlea     B. ampulla     C. tympanum    D. malleus

Which of the following is not a function of the mammalian skin? (WASSCE 2014)

A. Regulation of body temperature
B. Reception of external stimuli
C. Excretion
D. Gaseous exchange

Which of the following parts of the eye contains light sensitive cells? (WASSCE 2012)

A. Choroid   B. Iris    C. Retina    D. Lens

The ear pinna is strengthened by ______ (WASSCE 2010)

A. blood pressure
B. cartilage
C. bone.
D. turgor pressure.

Which of the following practices may lead to infection of the eye? Use of _____ (WASSCE 2018)

A. contact lenses
B. convex lenses
C. biconcave lenses
D. concave lenses.