The Other Senses Flashcards
pitch
highness or lowness of a sound
pinna
visible portion of the outer ear
ear canal
tube that runs from outer ear to ear drum
tympanic membrane
separates outer ear from middle ear
ossicles
small bones that transmit air vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear
semicircular canals
3 tiny, fluid filled tubes that help you keep balance
cochlea
fluid filled, spiral shaped cavity in the inner ear
hair cells
hair-liked sensory receptors for sound
transduction
conversion of sound to electrical waveform
auditory nerve
connects the inner ear with the brain
taste buds
sensory receptors for taste located on the tongue
sensory adaptation
temporary decrease in responsiveness of receptors due to repeated high levels of stimulation
olfactory epithelium
a layer of cells that contain the olfactory receptor cells and processes odors
pheromones
chemical substances that are detected as scents by animals and act as a mean of communication
epidermis
outer skin and dead cells
dermis
nerve endings-> hair cells and oil producing glands
hypodermis
awareness aroused by movement of muscles, joints, and tendons
vestibular sense
body orientation and posture adjustment
telepathy
transfer of thoughts
clairvoyance
recognize objects without normal sensation
precognition
unexplained knowledge about future events
psychokinesis
ability to move objects with mental powers
