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Science
Sense Organs
Term | Definition |
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Olfactory Nerve | Sends Message of scent to the brain |
Papillae | Also called Taste buds |
Epidermis | Outer layer o fthe skin made up of dead cells |
Dermis | This is thelayer of the skin where sensory receptors are located |
pressure | one of the four stimuli received by the skin |
Pore | Tiny holes at the surface of the skin where sweat emits |
Melanin | Pigment that gives skin colour |
Sweat | Made up of Water and Salts |
Follicle | shaft through which hair grows |
Pigment | The amount of this varies and determines a persons complexion |
Skin | The largest External Organ of the body |
Tongue | A muscular organ |
Bitter | Tasted at the extreme back of the tongue |
Sweet | located at the front center of the tongue |
Sensory Cells | Detects seven basic odours |
Receptor Cells | covered with damp hair and found in the top of the nose |
salty | tasted at the front sides of the tongue |
Blood Vessels | Located in the Dermis |