Essentials of

Anatomy & Physiology

Fifth edition

Seeley • Stephens • Tate

Chapter 9
The Senses

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TASTE - gustatory cells

Types of taste
Sour
Sweet
Salty
Bitter
Umami
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 THE EYE
• IRIS - colored part of the eye
• It controls light levels inside the eye similar to the aperture on
a camera. 
• pupil - The size of the pupil determines the amount of light
that enters the eye. 
• sclera is commonly known as "the white of the eye." 
• cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped window covering the
front of the eye.  It is a powerful refracting surface, providing
2/3 of the eye's focusing power. 
• lens is located just behind the iris
• Its purpose is to focus light onto the retina. 
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