31.4 The Senses Answer Key Guide

How does the eye focus light? A: The cornea and lens bend (refract) light to focus it on the retina. The lens changes shape (accommodation) for near/far vision.

How do smell and taste work together? A: Olfactory receptors in nose detect airborne chemicals; taste buds (tongue) detect sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami. Flavor perception combines both signals. 31.4 the senses answer key

It looks like you’re referencing a specific textbook or curriculum section labeled — likely from a high school biology or anatomy course (e.g., Pearson’s Biology or similar). How does the eye focus light