Chapter 36: Q. 6 (page 1046)
After somatosensory transduction, the sensory signal travels through the brain as a(n) _____ signal. a. electrical b. pressure c. optical d. thermal
The correct option is a.
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A satellite is launched into space but explodes after exiting the Earth’s atmosphere. Which statement accurately reflects the observations made by an astronaut on a space walk outside the International Space Station during the explosion? a. The astronaut would see the explosion, but would not hear a boom. b. The astronaut will not sense the explosion. c. The astronaut will see the explosion, and then hear the boom. d. The astronaut will feel the concussive force of the explosion, but will not see it.
How many different taste molecules do taste cells each detect?
a. one
b. five
c. ten
d. It depends on the spot on the tongue.
How might being in a place with less gravity than Earth
has (such as Earth’s moon) affect vestibular sensation,
and why?
How could the pineal gland, the brain structure that plays a role in annual cycles, use visual information from the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus?
Many people experience motion sickness while traveling in a car. This sensation results from contradictory inputs arising from which senses? a. Proprioception and Kinesthesia b. Somatosensation and Equilibrium c. Gustation and Vibration d. Vision and Vestibular System
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