Classification — human anatomy: identify the single option that is NOT itself a distinct sense organ.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Mouth

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Biological classification often hinges on functional roles. Three items are canonical sense organs; one is an anatomical region that contains other parts but is not, itself, a distinct sense organ.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Tongue → organ for taste.
  • Nose → organ for smell (olfaction).
  • Eye → organ for vision.
  • Mouth → cavity/region containing tongue/teeth; not a single sense organ.


Concept / Approach:
Identify which item names a sense organ in its own right versus a larger anatomical area.



Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Tongue/Nose/Eye → each directly supports one of the five senses.2) Mouth → broader structure (oral cavity) housing parts; not a distinct sense organ.3) Therefore “Mouth” is the outlier.



Verification / Alternative check:
Associate each with a specific sense: taste, smell, sight; “mouth” lacks a unique, dedicated sensory modality.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They are each primary organs for a human sense.



Common Pitfalls:
Conflating mouth with tongue; only the tongue is the sense organ (taste buds).



Final Answer:
Mouth

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