Exam 7: Mechanisms of Perception

All of the olfactory receptor cells with the same receptor protein

Most of the neurons of the anterolateral system decussate in the

Which of the following somatosensory structures do not receive substantial input from the anterolateral system?

Asomatognosia is often associated with

A difficulty in attending to more than one visual object at a time is

The three ossicles transmit auditory vibrations from the ear drum to the __________ window.

In one experiment, a male hamster intruder was converted from the object of assassination to an object of lust by

The major auditory projections of the inferior colliculi go to the

Nociceptive stimuli are

Describe and discuss two important aspects of selective attention. In your discussion, explain why you think that these two aspects are important, and describe any relevant research.

Primary __________ cortex is in the postcentral gyrus.

If you were looking at holiday slides of your family and a major background object, such as a tree, moved as you blinked, you would likely

The simple process of detecting the presence of stimuli is often referred to as

A dermatome is a

Gustation is to olfaction as

The inability to identify objects by touch is

The axons of the olfactory receptors run through the

The ventral posterior nuclei of the thalamus receive direct input from the

The most common neurological cause of anosmia is

The inability to smell is called __________.