BASICS
What is a stimulus?
Something that causes a response
What detects pressure and temperature?
Skin
What part of the eye converts light?
Retina
What part turns vibrations into signals?
Cochlea
What is smell strongly linked to?
Memory
Name one type of stimulus
Light, sound, temperature, pressure, chemicals
What is a reflex?
Fast automatic response
What does the optic nerve do?
Sends signals to the brain
What part helps with balance?
Inner ear
What is needed for taste?
Saliva
What do receptors do
Detect stimuli
What controls reflexes?
Spinal cord
What do rods detect?
Light
What part of the brain processes sound?
Auditory cortex
Why does food taste different when sick?
Reduced smell
What is sensory integration?
The brain combining senses
Why can ice feel painful?
Pain and temperature receptors activate together
What do cones detect?
Color
What happens when you hear your name?
You turn/respond
What happens if your nose is blocked?
Less flavor
What do nerves carry?
Signals/messages to the brain
Why do reflexes happen faster than normal responses?
Because they go through the spinal cord instead of the brain first
What happens if the optic nerve is damaged?
Brain cannot understand vision
Why do you feel dizzy when spinning?
Inner ear controls balance
Which senses work together when eating?
Taste + smell + touch