Question 1

The surface of the tongue is scattered with many _______, which have taste buds within their walls.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The surface of the tongue is scattered...

Question 2

The _______ contains the receptor cells for the vestibular system.

Accepted Answer

A)  ampulla 
B)  vestibular nuclei 
C)  organ of Corti 
D)  pinna 
A)  ampulla 
B)  vestibular nuclei 
C)  organ of Corti 
D)  pinna

Question 3

In contrast to other sensory systems, olfactory information is not relayed to the primary sensory cortex through the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  amygdala. 
C)  olfactory bulb. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  amygdala. 
C)  olfactory bulb. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 4

The number of cycles per second in a sound wave is referred as its _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of cycles per second in...

Question 5

The swaying of stereocilia in response to sound waves results in an influx of _______ at the base of the hair cell, leading to neurotransmitter release.

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  K+ 
C)  Cl- 
D)  Ca2+ 
A)  Na+ 
B)  K+ 
C)  Cl- 
D)  Ca2+

Question 6

Speech, in comparison to noise, activates

Accepted Answer

A)  the same brain regions. 
B)  more extensive brain regions. 
C)  smaller brain regions. 
D)  only the left hemisphere. 
A)  the same brain regions. 
B)  more extensive brain regions. 
C)  smaller brain regions. 
D)  only the left hemisphere.

Question 7

Vomeronasal organ (VNO) receptors project to the

Accepted Answer

A)  main olfactory bulb. 
B)  accessory olfactory bulb. 
C)  medial dorsal thalamus. 
D)  orbitofrontal cortex. 
A)  main olfactory bulb. 
B)  accessory olfactory bulb. 
C)  medial dorsal thalamus. 
D)  orbitofrontal cortex.

Question 8

Outline the auditory pathway from the brainstem to the cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outline the auditory pathway from the brainstem...

Question 9

The mechanical responses of the OHCs appear to act as a cochlear

Accepted Answer

A)  rectifier. 
B)  attenuator. 
C)  tuner. 
D)  bandpass filter. 
A)  rectifier. 
B)  attenuator. 
C)  tuner. 
D)  bandpass filter.

Question 10

In nature, a _______ taste often signals the presence of toxins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In nature, a _______ taste often signals...

Question 11

Brain scans of an individual listening to words is likely to show activation of

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary auditory area. 
B)  portions of the thalamus. 
C)  portions of the cerebellum. 
D)  All the above 
A)  the primary auditory area. 
B)  portions of the thalamus. 
C)  portions of the cerebellum. 
D)  All the above

Question 12

The disparity between the two ears in the time of arrival of a sound is the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The disparity between the two ears in...

Question 13

Most information about auditory stimuli is conveyed from inner hair cells to the brain by the transmitter

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  GABA. 
D)  aspartate. 
A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  glutamate. 
C)  GABA. 
D)  aspartate.

Question 14

What is the main difference between hearing loss and deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing loss can develop during life, while deafness is always a congenital condition. 
B)  Hearing loss is not considered a hearing disorder, while deafness is. 
C)  Deafness can be brought about by an accident or other event, while hearing loss is a slow process. 
D)  Hearing loss is defined as decreased sensitivity to sound, while deafness is hearing loss such that speech perception is not possible. 
A)  Hearing loss can develop during life, while deafness is always a congenital condition. 
B)  Hearing loss is not considered a hearing disorder, while deafness is. 
C)  Deafness can be brought about by an accident or other event, while hearing loss is a slow process. 
D)  Hearing loss is defined as decreased sensitivity to sound, while deafness is hearing loss such that speech perception is not possible.

Question 15

Summarize the sequence of cellular events that occurs in a hair cell after a stereocilium bends.

Accepted Answer

When a stereocilium bends, it causes the

Question 16

Olfactory neurons have the capacity to regenerate in adulthood, while brain neurons do not. Why is it thought olfactory neurons adapted this function?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a reaction to an increasingly complex olfactory environment 
B)  As a response to the hazards of the olfactory environment 
C)  As a response to declining of air quality 
D)  To compensate for losses of other senses as we age 
A)  As a reaction to an increasingly complex olfactory environment 
B)  As a response to the hazards of the olfactory environment 
C)  As a response to declining of air quality 
D)  To compensate for losses of other senses as we age

Question 17

Explain the evolutionary and genetic reasons why humans have fewer olfactory receptors than mice do.

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary and genetic reasons for

Question 18

The phenomenon of amusia is an inability to

Accepted Answer

A)  interpret jokes. 
B)  discern tunes accurately. 
C)  sing and dance at the same time. 
D)  play a musical instrument. 
A)  interpret jokes. 
B)  discern tunes accurately. 
C)  sing and dance at the same time. 
D)  play a musical instrument.

Question 19

Most auditory nerve fibers carry messages _______ hair cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  to the inner 
B)  to the outer 
C)  from the inner 
D)  from the outer 
A)  to the inner 
B)  to the outer 
C)  from the inner 
D)  from the outer

Question 20

Outline the pathway of sound from the pinna to the primary auditory cortex.

Accepted Answer

The pathway of sound from the pinna to t

The surface of the tongue is scattered with many _______, which have taste buds within their walls.

The _______ contains the receptor cells for the vestibular system.

In contrast to other sensory systems, olfactory information is not relayed to the primary sensory cortex through the

The number of cycles per second in a sound wave is referred as its _______.

The swaying of stereocilia in response to sound waves results in an influx of _______ at the base of the hair cell, leading to neurotransmitter release.

Speech, in comparison to noise, activates

Vomeronasal organ (VNO) receptors project to the

Outline the auditory pathway from the brainstem to the cortex.

The mechanical responses of the OHCs appear to act as a cochlear

In nature, a _______ taste often signals the presence of toxins.

Brain scans of an individual listening to words is likely to show activation of

The disparity between the two ears in the time of arrival of a sound is the _______.

Most information about auditory stimuli is conveyed from inner hair cells to the brain by the transmitter

What is the main difference between hearing loss and deafness?

Summarize the sequence of cellular events that occurs in a hair cell after a stereocilium bends.

Olfactory neurons have the capacity to regenerate in adulthood, while brain neurons do not. Why is it thought olfactory neurons adapted this function?

Explain the evolutionary and genetic reasons why humans have fewer olfactory receptors than mice do.

The phenomenon of amusia is an inability to

Most auditory nerve fibers carry messages _______ hair cells.

Outline the pathway of sound from the pinna to the primary auditory cortex.

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Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

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Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

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Exam 7: Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

The surface of the tongue is scattered with many _______, which have taste buds within their walls.

The _______ contains the receptor cells for the vestibular system.

In contrast to other sensory systems, olfactory information is not relayed to the primary sensory cortex through the

The number of cycles per second in a sound wave is referred as its _______.

The swaying of stereocilia in response to sound waves results in an influx of _______ at the base of the hair cell, leading to neurotransmitter release.

Speech, in comparison to noise, activates

Vomeronasal organ (VNO) receptors project to the

Outline the auditory pathway from the brainstem to the cortex.

The mechanical responses of the OHCs appear to act as a cochlear

In nature, a _______ taste often signals the presence of toxins.

Brain scans of an individual listening to words is likely to show activation of

The disparity between the two ears in the time of arrival of a sound is the _______.

Most information about auditory stimuli is conveyed from inner hair cells to the brain by the transmitter

What is the main difference between hearing loss and deafness?

Summarize the sequence of cellular events that occurs in a hair cell after a stereocilium bends.

Olfactory neurons have the capacity to regenerate in adulthood, while brain neurons do not. Why is it thought olfactory neurons adapted this function?

Explain the evolutionary and genetic reasons why humans have fewer olfactory receptors than mice do.

The phenomenon of amusia is an inability to

Most auditory nerve fibers carry messages _______ hair cells.

Outline the pathway of sound from the pinna to the primary auditory cortex.

Introduction: Building the Minds Machine

Cells and Structures: the Anatomy of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Development of the Brain

The Sensorimotor System

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Hormones and Sex

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms and Sleep

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: The Biology of Behavioral Disorders

Memory, Learning, and Development

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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