Problem 1
The receptor cells for touch that reside in the skin are called a. tactile cilia. b. mechanoreceptors. c. interoceptors. d. receptive fields.
Problem 1
The conversion of physical into neural information is called a. conduction. b. transduction. c. perception. d. adaptation.
Problem 1
Neurons called ______ in the visual cortex analyze the retinal image and respond to aspects of shapes, such as angles and movements. a. subjective contours b. shape-responsive cells c. feature detectors d. horizontal cells
Problem 1
The primary olfactory cortex resides in which lobe of the brain? a. temporal b. frontal c. parietal d. occipital
Problem 1
The ______ of a sound wave determines what we perceive as loudness. a. frequency b. shape c. amplitude d. width
Problem 2
Our bodies have natural painkillers called a. analgesics. b. opioids. c. endorphins. d. acetaminophens.
Problem 2
Which structure is responsible for the transduction of sound vibrations into action potentials? a. tympanic membrane b. cochlea c. stapes d. hair cells
Problem 2
Humans have taste receptor cells for what flavors? a. sweet, sour, salty, sharp, savory b. sweet, sour, bitter, salty, sharp c. sweet, sour, bitter, salty, savory d. sweet, sour, salty, sharp
Problem 2
Which of the following may act as a perceptual set in constructing our visual experience? a. mood b. expectation c. knowledge of how the world works d. all of the above
Problem 2
How did Hubel and Wiesel discover that some cortical neurons respond to seeing lines of a specific orientation? a. by using fMRI to study cat brain function during visual tasks b. by inserting electrodes into single cells in the visual cortex c. through surgical removal of cortical tissue d. with EEG
