unit three test Flashcards
what is balanced influenced by?
semicircular canals
what is the vestibular system?
provides the sense of balance and the information about body position that allows rapid compensatory movements in response to both self-induced and externally generated forces.
where is the color blind deficiency located
the cones in the retina
what are the semicircular canals?
three tiny, fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that help you keep your balance
What is the path that a neural impulse follows in the eye?
(rods and cones), bipolar neurons, ganglion cells, and optic nerve
damage to what causes conduction deafness?
problems with the ear canal, ear drum, or middle ear and its little bones
what is top down processing?
perceiving things based on your prior experiences and knowledge
what are gustatory receptors sensitive to?
the chemicals contained within foods that are ingested- Sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and umami
what is shape constancy?
the phenomenon in which the percept of the shape of a given object remains constant despite changes in the shape of the object’s retinal image
where does transduction occur in vision?
rods and cones
where are the receptors for helping a person maintain balance located?
the inner ear
what is pitch determined by?
frequency
where is the place where the optic nerve exits to the brain in the retina?
sclera
what is the somatosensory cortex?
the region of neocortex specialized to represent and process touch, which includes light touch and proprioception, as well as temperature and pain
