Hearing
What part of the ear converts sound into neural impulses?
The cochlea
What are the 4 main senses that the skin can detect?
Pressure pain warmth and cold
What is the olfactory bulb?
It detects smells
What are the 5 basic tastes?
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami
What is the difference between sensation and perception?
Sensation is what is actually happening perception is perceived.
How does frequency and amplitude affect each other?
Lower amplitude slow frequency opposite for higher frequencies
What is gate-control theory?
The gate control theory of pain suggests that a "gate" in the spinal cord controls the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Non-painful input can close the gate, thus inhibiting pain sensation
How does the olfactory receptor work?
Rounded mass of cells that detect smells
How do taste buds Function in detecting flavors?
These cells detect chemicals from food and send signals to the brain to interpret different flavors
What is transduction?
Converting senses into neural impulses.
How does the cochlea contribute to hearing?
It focuses vibrations into neural impulses also helps you balance.
How is pain biologically felt?
Pain receptor to the nerve cell and into the brain. Or pain circuit.
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How does taste and smell work together?
Taste and smell work together to create the perception of flavor. When we eat, the aroma of the food (which is detected by the olfactory receptors) enhances our experience of taste, making flavors more complex. If the sense of smell is impaired (like when someone has a cold), food may taste bland or different.
What is Webers law?
Just noticeable difference between two stimuli is a constant proportion, rather than a fixed amount.
What is the difference between frequency theory and place theory?
Frequency theory is how fast the sound waves are and place theory is with the pitch and what part of the ear it affects.
What is kinesthesia?
Kinesthesia is the sense of the position and movement of body parts, providing information about joint movement and muscle stretch.
How does pheromones affect human behavior?
They trigger a response
What is the role of the gustatory cortext?
The gustatory cortex is responsible for processing taste information. It is located in the frontal lobe of the brain and receives signals from the taste buds, allowing us to identify and differentiate various tastes.
What is sensory adaptaion?
Sensory adaptation refers to the diminished sensitivity to a stimulus after constant exposure.
How does the body place sounds around the body?
The amount of sound waves and how fast they are
How does culture and psychological facts affect the perception of pain?
Cultural and psychological factors can influence the perception of pain by shaping individuals' expectations, coping mechanisms, and emotional responses.
How does memory affect smell?
It can make a smell feel nostalgic
What is umami?
Savory
What is sensory detection theory and how does it factor in discion making?
Sensory adaptation refers to the diminished sensitivity to a stimulus after constant exposure. This happens because sensory neurons become less responsive to unchanging stimuli.