POINTERS TO REVIEW Sense Organs
POINTERS TO REVIEW Sense Organs
The eyebrows prevent water from running to the eyes. The eyelids can open and close the eyes to protect
from too much light. The eyelashes blocked the dust and insects.
Cornea - is the outer layer of the front part of the eye. It permits light to enter our eyes.
Iris – colored part of the eye that contains muscles. It controls the amount of light entering the eye.
Pupil - is the dark circular opening in the middle of the eye. Light comes through this opening.
Lens - focuses the light on the retina making objects look bigger or smaller.
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Retina – the lining at the back of the eyeball where images of the objects that you see are formed.
Optic nerves – nerves that connect the eye to the brain. They send the messages to the brain so we can
recognize the object we saw.
1. Conjunctivitis and Sore Eyes – inflamed and itchy eyeball. In conjunctiva, there is a watery discharge
from the eyelid. Sore eyes is caused by viral infection, the eyes are red with a milky discharge.
2. Sty (kuliti) – an infection characterized by the growth of a small boil at the margin of the eyelid. It is
caused by eye strain, anaemia, fatigue, diabetes or poor health.
EYE DISORDERS:
Nearsightedness - Nearsighted people cannot clearly see far objects. They need to wear corrective
eyeglasses to help them see far objects.
Farsightedness - Farsighted people also cannot clearly see the objects close to them. Farsighted people
also wear corrective eyeglasses to help them see nearby objects clearly.
Astigmatism - People with astigmatism may see blurred or ghost images, whether near or far.
THE EARS
THE NOSE
1. Common cold – caused by certain viruses, highly contagious. Some common colds
are caused by allergy.
2. Nosebleed – caused by breathing dry air, or injury of an inside part of the nose.
3. Allergic Rhinitis - caused by a person’s allergic reaction to pollen. The person
having this ailment has teary eyes and watery discharge from the nose.
THE TONGUE
The tongue has nerve endings that send messages to the brain. These
nerve endings are the taste buds.
THE SKIN
Epidermis – tough,outer layer of the skin. It has keratin which makes the skin
waterproof. It also contains pores and nerve endings.
Dermis - the layer under the epidermis. It is made up of several layers that contain oil
and sweat glands, nerve endings, fat deposits, hair follicles and blood vessels.
Sebaceous Glands – produce an oil substance which keeps the skin and hair on it soft.
Nerve Endings – can sense pain, touch, temperature, pressure.