Sensation
______ involves the conversion of sensory stimulus energy into neural impulses.
Transduction
The ________ gland secretes epinephrine.
Adrenal
The central nervous system is comprised of ________.
Brain and Spinal Cord
The three ossicles of the middle ear are known as ________.
Malleus, incus, Stapes, Pinna, Cochlea, and Utricle
______ occurs when sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.
Perception
Decreased sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus is known as ________.
Sensory Adaptation
The two major hormones secreted from the pancreas are:
Glucagon and Insulin
If your ________ is activated, you will feel relatively at ease.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Multiple sclerosis involves a breakdown of the ________.
Myelin Sheath
Which taste is associated with monosodium glutamate?
Umami
______ depth cues require the use of both eyes.
Binocular
The ________ secretes messenger hormones that direct the function of the rest of the endocrine glands.
Pituitary
Our ability to make our legs move as we walk across the room is controlled by the ________ nervous system.
Somatic
The main point of focus in a visual display is known as the ________.
Figure
Which of the following correctly matches the pattern in our perception of color as we move from short wavelengths to long wavelengths?
yellow to orange to red
If you stare at a green dot for a long period, you would see a ________ negative afterimage.
Red
The ________ secretes hormones that regulate the body’s fluid levels.
Pituitary
Sympathetic activation is associated with ________.
Pupil Dilation and Increased Heart Rate
Cues that require two ears are referred to as ________ cues.
Binaural
The electromagnetic spectrum includes________.
radio waves, x-rays, and infrared light
______ refers to the minimum amount of stimulus energy required to be detected 50% of the time.
Absolute Threshold
Chemical messages often sent between two members of a species to communicate something about reproductive status are called ________.
Pheromones
Which of the following is involved in maintaining balance and body posture?
Vestibular System
Damage to the ________ disrupts one’s ability to comprehend language but leaves the ability to produce words intact.
Wernicke’s Area
The visible spectrum includes light that ranges from about ________.
400-700 nm