Practical 1

Question 1

What is a sense?

Answer 1

System that consists of a sensory cell type that responds to a specific kind of physical energy and that correspond to defined region within brain where signals are received and interpreted

Question 2

Adaptation

Answer 2

Process by which sensory system becomes insensitive to continuing source of stimulation

Question 3

Vision

Answer 3

Ability to detect electromagnetic energy

Question 4

Cones

Answer 4

Responsible for colour differentiation

Question 5

Rods

Answer 5

Responsible for contrast resolution (Dark/Light)

Question 6

What region makes up the blind spot?

Answer 6

Optic disk (no receptors)

Question 7

Accommodation

Answer 7

Ability if eye to change focus for far or near vision by varying shape of lens

Question 8

What are the 3 mechanisms that allow the eye to focus?

Answer 8

1. Convergence of eye
2. Pupil shape change
3. Accommodation

Question 9

Hearing

Answer 9

Sense of sound perception

Question 10

Equilibrioception

Answer 10

Perception of balance related to vestibular system in inner ear