Question 1

Light touch on the skin provokes the greatest response from Areas

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2. 
B)  1 and 3a. 
C)  1 and 3b. 
D)  2 and 3b. 
A)  1 and 2. 
B)  1 and 3a. 
C)  1 and 3b. 
D)  2 and 3b.

Question 2

What is a dermatome?

Accepted Answer

A dermatome is the area of the

Question 3

Input from mechanoreceptors travels to

Accepted Answer

A)  the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN)of the thalamus. 
B)  the medial geniculate nucleus (MGN)of the thalamus. 
C)  the ventral posterior nucleus (VPN)of the thalamus. 
D)  somatosensory cortex directly,without forming connections in the thalamus. 
A)  the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN)of the thalamus. 
B)  the medial geniculate nucleus (MGN)of the thalamus. 
C)  the ventral posterior nucleus (VPN)of the thalamus. 
D)  somatosensory cortex directly,without forming connections in the thalamus.

Question 4

Spiral ganglion cells are _________ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  unipolar 
B)  bipolar 
C)  multipolar 
D)  either bipolar or multipolar 
A)  unipolar 
B)  bipolar 
C)  multipolar 
D)  either bipolar or multipolar

Question 5

Describe the connections formed by the vestibular nuclei.

Accepted Answer

The vestibular nuclei receive input from

Question 6

The wave having the lowest frequency is referred to as a sound's

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental frequency. 
B)  absolute threshold. 
C)  harmonic. 
D)  timbre. 
A)  fundamental frequency. 
B)  absolute threshold. 
C)  harmonic. 
D)  timbre.

Question 7

Cold receptors transmit information centrally along

Accepted Answer

A)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers and C fibers. 
B)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers and C fibers. 
C)  C fibers alone. 
D)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers alone. 
A)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers and C fibers. 
B)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers and C fibers. 
C)  C fibers alone. 
D)  AF1F1F1S1F1F1F10 fibers alone.

Question 8

Gustatory cortex is located in the _________ lobe.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital 
A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital

Question 9

Which of the following structures funnel sound into the ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ossicles 
B)  the pinna 
C)  the tensor tympani 
D)  the stapedius 
A)  the ossicles 
B)  the pinna 
C)  the tensor tympani 
D)  the stapedius

Question 10

High frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near the base of the basilar membrane,whereas low frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near its apex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In order to be sensed by the olfactory system,molecules must

Accepted Answer

A)  be airborne and fat soluble. 
B)  be airborne and water soluble. 
C)  have their own particular olfactory receptors. 
D)  arrive in the nose in small concentrations. 
A)  be airborne and fat soluble. 
B)  be airborne and water soluble. 
C)  have their own particular olfactory receptors. 
D)  arrive in the nose in small concentrations.

Question 12

The subjective perception of loudness

Accepted Answer

A)  changes at the same rate as the intensity of a stimulus. 
B)  changes at a slower rate than the intensity of a stimulus. 
C)  changes at a faster rate than the intensity of a stimulus. 
D)  has not been measured by scientists due to individual differences among participants. 
A)  changes at the same rate as the intensity of a stimulus. 
B)  changes at a slower rate than the intensity of a stimulus. 
C)  changes at a faster rate than the intensity of a stimulus. 
D)  has not been measured by scientists due to individual differences among participants.

Question 13

Axons from the vestibular nuclei synapse in the _________ of the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  medial geniculate nucleus 
B)  lateral geniculate nucleus 
C)  ventral posterior nucleus 
D)  intralaminar nuclei 
A)  medial geniculate nucleus 
B)  lateral geniculate nucleus 
C)  ventral posterior nucleus 
D)  intralaminar nuclei

Question 14

Echolocation,used by some animals to navigate and find prey,relies on the ability of objects to _________ sound.

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb 
B)  refract 
C)  reflect 
D)  enhance 
A)  absorb 
B)  refract 
C)  reflect 
D)  enhance

Question 15

Which of the following is the outer layer of skin,which is actually composed of dead cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  glabrous tissue 
B)  epidermis 
C)  dermis 
D)  subcutaneous tissue 
A)  glabrous tissue 
B)  epidermis 
C)  dermis 
D)  subcutaneous tissue

Question 16

Information from the cochlea travels to the brain along cranial n.VIII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Olfactory receptor axons synapse within the

Accepted Answer

A)  olfactory epithelium. 
B)  glomeruli of the olfactory bulbs. 
C)  olfactory cortex. 
D)  medial dorsal nucleus of the thalamus. 
A)  olfactory epithelium. 
B)  glomeruli of the olfactory bulbs. 
C)  olfactory cortex. 
D)  medial dorsal nucleus of the thalamus.

Question 18

The tympanic membrane separates the ____________________ ear from the ____________________ ear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   The tympanic membrane separates the...

Question 19

The acoustic reflex results from the activity of the

Accepted Answer

A)  ossicles and the oval window. 
B)  ossicles and the round window. 
C)  tensor tympani and the stapedius. 
D)  auditory canal and the tympanic membrane. 
A)  ossicles and the oval window. 
B)  ossicles and the round window. 
C)  tensor tympani and the stapedius. 
D)  auditory canal and the tympanic membrane.

Question 20

A dermatome is an area of skin

Accepted Answer

A)  containing free nerve endings. 
B)  that is covered by hair. 
C)  served by the dorsal roots of one spinal segment. 
D)  served by the ventral roots of one spinal segment. 
A)  containing free nerve endings. 
B)  that is covered by hair. 
C)  served by the dorsal roots of one spinal segment. 
D)  served by the ventral roots of one spinal segment.

Light touch on the skin provokes the greatest response from Areas

What is a dermatome?

Input from mechanoreceptors travels to

Spiral ganglion cells are _________ cells.

Describe the connections formed by the vestibular nuclei.

The wave having the lowest frequency is referred to as a sound's

Cold receptors transmit information centrally along

Gustatory cortex is located in the _________ lobe.

Which of the following structures funnel sound into the ear?

High frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near the base of the basilar membrane,whereas low frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near its apex.

In order to be sensed by the olfactory system,molecules must

The subjective perception of loudness

Axons from the vestibular nuclei synapse in the _________ of the thalamus.

Echolocation,used by some animals to navigate and find prey,relies on the ability of objects to _________ sound.

Which of the following is the outer layer of skin,which is actually composed of dead cells?

Information from the cochlea travels to the brain along cranial n.VIII.

Olfactory receptor axons synapse within the

The tympanic membrane separates the ear from the ear.

The acoustic reflex results from the activity of the

A dermatome is an area of skin

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Exam 7: Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Light touch on the skin provokes the greatest response from Areas

What is a dermatome?

Input from mechanoreceptors travels to

Spiral ganglion cells are _________ cells.

Describe the connections formed by the vestibular nuclei.

The wave having the lowest frequency is referred to as a sound's

Cold receptors transmit information centrally along

Gustatory cortex is located in the _________ lobe.

Which of the following structures funnel sound into the ear?

High frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near the base of the basilar membrane,whereas low frequency sounds cause a peak vibration near its apex.

In order to be sensed by the olfactory system,molecules must

The subjective perception of loudness

Axons from the vestibular nuclei synapse in the _________ of the thalamus.

Echolocation,used by some animals to navigate and find prey,relies on the ability of objects to _________ sound.

Which of the following is the outer layer of skin,which is actually composed of dead cells?

Information from the cochlea travels to the brain along cranial n.VIII.

Olfactory receptor axons synapse within the

The tympanic membrane separates the ____________________ ear from the ____________________ ear.

The acoustic reflex results from the activity of the

A dermatome is an area of skin

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Filters

The tympanic membrane separates the ear from the ear.