Question 1

The loudness of a sound is related to

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A)  the amplitude of the vibration. 
B)  the distance between the successive air vibrations. 
C)  the complexity of the sound waves. 
D)  its frequency of vibration. 
E)  the altitude of the observer. 
A)  the amplitude of the vibration. 
B)  the distance between the successive air vibrations. 
C)  the complexity of the sound waves. 
D)  its frequency of vibration. 
E)  the altitude of the observer.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of Patient I.R.?

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A)  She sustained brain damagefrom a bleeding stroke.. 
B)  She cannot hear . 
C)  She does not enjoy music. 
D)  She cannot perceive musical melodies. 
E)  She cannot comprehend speech. . 
A)  She sustained brain damagefrom a bleeding stroke.. 
B)  She cannot hear . 
C)  She does not enjoy music. 
D)  She cannot perceive musical melodies. 
E)  She cannot comprehend speech. .

Question 3

Describe the physical and psychological properties of sound.

Accepted Answer

Sound represents vibrations of air molec

Question 4

Which of the following is true of rate coding along the basilar membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rate coding occurs for frequencies greater than 500 Hz. 
B)  The basal end of the basilar membrane shows the greatest movement to a frequency of less than 200 Hz. 
C)  Lower frequencies are coded by rate of firing that is cued to the movement of the apical end of the basilar membrane. 
D)  Cochlear implants can be used to signal frequencies up to 20,000 Hz. 
E)  Rate coding is due to volleys of neurons that fire in sequence. 
A)  Rate coding occurs for frequencies greater than 500 Hz. 
B)  The basal end of the basilar membrane shows the greatest movement to a frequency of less than 200 Hz. 
C)  Lower frequencies are coded by rate of firing that is cued to the movement of the apical end of the basilar membrane. 
D)  Cochlear implants can be used to signal frequencies up to 20,000 Hz. 
E)  Rate coding is due to volleys of neurons that fire in sequence.

Question 5

Free nerve endings produce the pain associated with

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A)  overheating of the skin. 
B)  mild vibration. 
C)  intense, sudden pressure on the skin. 
D)  eating chili peppers. 
E)  cooling the skin. 
A)  overheating of the skin. 
B)  mild vibration. 
C)  intense, sudden pressure on the skin. 
D)  eating chili peppers. 
E)  cooling the skin.

Question 6

In the olfactory system,a specific odorant is associated with a spatial pattern of activation of different olfactory receptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Neurons that use binaural differences in loudness as a cue to the source of a clicks are located within the

Accepted Answer

A)  superior olivary complex. 
B)  11th cranial nerve. 
C)  parabelt region. 
D)  medial geniculate. 
E)  organ of Corti. 
A)  superior olivary complex. 
B)  11th cranial nerve. 
C)  parabelt region. 
D)  medial geniculate. 
E)  organ of Corti.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the functions of pain?

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A)  Pain is triggered by activation of Pacinian corpuscles. 
B)  Pain can be triggered by tissue damage within the body. 
C)  Opiates enhance pain reactivity. 
D)  Emotional events mostly decrease the aversiveness of pain stimuli. 
E)  Activation of ACC neurons is involved in the long-term consequences of pain. 
A)  Pain is triggered by activation of Pacinian corpuscles. 
B)  Pain can be triggered by tissue damage within the body. 
C)  Opiates enhance pain reactivity. 
D)  Emotional events mostly decrease the aversiveness of pain stimuli. 
E)  Activation of ACC neurons is involved in the long-term consequences of pain.

Question 9

Sudden changes in the rotation of the head are sensed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea. 
B)  semicircular canals. 
C)  organ of Corti. 
D)  vestibular sacs. 
E)  utricle. 
A)  cochlea. 
B)  semicircular canals. 
C)  organ of Corti. 
D)  vestibular sacs. 
E)  utricle.

Question 10

The posterior auditory stream terminates in the ________ and is involved in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior parietal cortex; complex sound analysis 
B)  posterior occipital cortex; sound localization 
C)  parabelt region of the anterior temporal region; complex sound analysis 
D)  parabelt region of the anterior temporal region; sound localization 
E)  posterior parietal cortex; sound localization 
A)  posterior parietal cortex; complex sound analysis 
B)  posterior occipital cortex; sound localization 
C)  parabelt region of the anterior temporal region; complex sound analysis 
D)  parabelt region of the anterior temporal region; sound localization 
E)  posterior parietal cortex; sound localization

Question 11

The perceived pitch of a steady note played by a clarinet corresponds to its

Accepted Answer

A)  overtone. 
B)  decay phase. 
C)  attack phase. 
D)  characteristic frequency. 
E)  fundamental frequency. 
A)  overtone. 
B)  decay phase. 
C)  attack phase. 
D)  characteristic frequency. 
E)  fundamental frequency.

Question 12

The cutaneous senses respond to a number of tactile stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Adjacent cilia on a hair cell are joined together by

Accepted Answer

A)  tip links. 
B)  myosin filaments. 
C)  strands of actin. 
D)  insertional plaques. 
E)  the outer edges of the tectorial membrane. 
A)  tip links. 
B)  myosin filaments. 
C)  strands of actin. 
D)  insertional plaques. 
E)  the outer edges of the tectorial membrane.

Question 14

A blind person will find it easier to join a conversation than will a deaf person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The activation of hair cells within the vestibular sacs is the product of

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of the otoconia and gelatinous mass. 
B)  movement of the cupula. 
C)  distortion of the ampulla. 
D)  distortion of the tympanic membrane. 
E)  movement of the basilar membrane. 
A)  movement of the otoconia and gelatinous mass. 
B)  movement of the cupula. 
C)  distortion of the ampulla. 
D)  distortion of the tympanic membrane. 
E)  movement of the basilar membrane.

Question 16

Pain associated with intense pressure applied to the skin is detected by ________,whereas the type of pain associated with skin inflammation is detected by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  TRPV1 receptors; free nerve endings 
B)  mechanoreceptors; TRPA1 receptors 
C)  Pacinian corpuscles; free nerve endings 
D)  TRPM8 receptors; Ruffini corpuscles 
E)  Pacinian corpuscles; TRPV1 receptors 
A)  TRPV1 receptors; free nerve endings 
B)  mechanoreceptors; TRPA1 receptors 
C)  Pacinian corpuscles; free nerve endings 
D)  TRPM8 receptors; Ruffini corpuscles 
E)  Pacinian corpuscles; TRPV1 receptors

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of music perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melody recognition depends on the absolute value of the notes of the melody. 
B)  Melodies in the major mode are perceived as happy. 
C)  Melodies in the minor mode are perceived as sad. 
D)  Melody recognition depends on the interval between the notes. 
E)  Melody recognition does not depend on the key of the melody. 
A)  Melody recognition depends on the absolute value of the notes of the melody. 
B)  Melodies in the major mode are perceived as happy. 
C)  Melodies in the minor mode are perceived as sad. 
D)  Melody recognition depends on the interval between the notes. 
E)  Melody recognition does not depend on the key of the melody.

Question 18

An example of the value of audition relative to vision is that only audition

Accepted Answer

A)  is used to communicate with others of our species. 
B)  provides information from other animals. 
C)  can provide warning signals about the environment. 
D)  works both day and night. 
E)  works underwater better than it does on dry land.. 
A)  is used to communicate with others of our species. 
B)  provides information from other animals. 
C)  can provide warning signals about the environment. 
D)  works both day and night. 
E)  works underwater better than it does on dry land..

Question 19

Damage to ________ receptors would be expected to impair ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  TRPV1; the sensation of cold 
B)  TRPM8; the sensation of cool produced by menthol 
C)  TRPV1; pain associated with mechanical stimulation 
D)  TRPV4; pain produced by ischemia 
E)  TRPV2; the pain induced by chili peppers 
A)  TRPV1; the sensation of cold 
B)  TRPM8; the sensation of cool produced by menthol 
C)  TRPV1; pain associated with mechanical stimulation 
D)  TRPV4; pain produced by ischemia 
E)  TRPV2; the pain induced by chili peppers

Question 20

Explain how the brain codes for the spatial location of sound.

Accepted Answer

Auditory neurons are sensitive to the di

The loudness of a sound is related to

Which of the following is true of Patient I.R.?

Describe the physical and psychological properties of sound.

Which of the following is true of rate coding along the basilar membrane?

Free nerve endings produce the pain associated with

In the olfactory system,a specific odorant is associated with a spatial pattern of activation of different olfactory receptors.

Neurons that use binaural differences in loudness as a cue to the source of a clicks are located within the

Which of the following is true of the functions of pain?

Sudden changes in the rotation of the head are sensed by the

The posterior auditory stream terminates in the and is involved in .

The perceived pitch of a steady note played by a clarinet corresponds to its

The cutaneous senses respond to a number of tactile stimuli.

Adjacent cilia on a hair cell are joined together by

A blind person will find it easier to join a conversation than will a deaf person.

The activation of hair cells within the vestibular sacs is the product of

Pain associated with intense pressure applied to the skin is detected by ,whereas the type of pain associated with skin inflammation is detected by .

Which of the following is NOT true of music perception?

An example of the value of audition relative to vision is that only audition

Damage to receptors would be expected to impair .

Explain how the brain codes for the spatial location of sound.

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Psychopharmacology

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Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

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The loudness of a sound is related to

Which of the following is true of Patient I.R.?

Describe the physical and psychological properties of sound.

Which of the following is true of rate coding along the basilar membrane?

Free nerve endings produce the pain associated with

In the olfactory system,a specific odorant is associated with a spatial pattern of activation of different olfactory receptors.

Neurons that use binaural differences in loudness as a cue to the source of a clicks are located within the

Which of the following is true of the functions of pain?

Sudden changes in the rotation of the head are sensed by the

The posterior auditory stream terminates in the ________ and is involved in ________.

The perceived pitch of a steady note played by a clarinet corresponds to its

The cutaneous senses respond to a number of tactile stimuli.

Adjacent cilia on a hair cell are joined together by

A blind person will find it easier to join a conversation than will a deaf person.

The activation of hair cells within the vestibular sacs is the product of

Pain associated with intense pressure applied to the skin is detected by ________,whereas the type of pain associated with skin inflammation is detected by ________.

Which of the following is NOT true of music perception?

An example of the value of audition relative to vision is that only audition

Damage to ________ receptors would be expected to impair ________.

Explain how the brain codes for the spatial location of sound.

Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience

Structure and Functions of Cells of the Nervous System

Structure of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Methods and Strategies of Research

Vision

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Reproductive Behavior

Emotion

Ingestive Behavior

Learning and Memory

Human Communication

Neurological Disorders

Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Autistic, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity, Stress, and Substance Abuse Disorders

Filters

The posterior auditory stream terminates in the and is involved in .

Pain associated with intense pressure applied to the skin is detected by ,whereas the type of pain associated with skin inflammation is detected by .

Damage to receptors would be expected to impair .