PNS/Reflexes
... perception of that stimulus can sometimes diminish over time. One of two things can happen to produce this effect A. Peripheral adaptation- some sensory neurons can adapt to constant stimuli; that is, they begin to require stronger stimulus input to depolarize Phasic receptors are usually "off," and ...
... perception of that stimulus can sometimes diminish over time. One of two things can happen to produce this effect A. Peripheral adaptation- some sensory neurons can adapt to constant stimuli; that is, they begin to require stronger stimulus input to depolarize Phasic receptors are usually "off," and ...
3C/D Worksheet KEY
... 2) The White Matter of the Cerebrum contains Association fibers found between gyri in the same hemisphere, they do not exist in the cerebral hemisphere, while Commissural fibers found in the corpus callosum connect the right and left hemispheres, and finally the Projection fibers connect the cerebru ...
... 2) The White Matter of the Cerebrum contains Association fibers found between gyri in the same hemisphere, they do not exist in the cerebral hemisphere, while Commissural fibers found in the corpus callosum connect the right and left hemispheres, and finally the Projection fibers connect the cerebru ...
PowerPoint - Home (www2)
... Smell & taste most important Also touch, air motion, vibration, heat ...
... Smell & taste most important Also touch, air motion, vibration, heat ...
SOMATOSENSORY SYSTEMS
... A: Receptive fields. Size and locations of the receptive fields of 15 sensory units, determined by recording from the median nerve. All of these sensory units were rapidly adapting and were most likely conducting from Meissner-corpuscles. Within each receptive fields there are many Meissner corpuscl ...
... A: Receptive fields. Size and locations of the receptive fields of 15 sensory units, determined by recording from the median nerve. All of these sensory units were rapidly adapting and were most likely conducting from Meissner-corpuscles. Within each receptive fields there are many Meissner corpuscl ...
The auditory pathway: Levels of integration of information and
... frequency selectivity that is observed in the AN. First, through the excitatory connections between the AN fibers and postsynaptic cells of the CNs, as it occurs in the anterior ventral CN, densely populated by cells able to preserve much of the information contained in the stimuli of the AN. Second ...
... frequency selectivity that is observed in the AN. First, through the excitatory connections between the AN fibers and postsynaptic cells of the CNs, as it occurs in the anterior ventral CN, densely populated by cells able to preserve much of the information contained in the stimuli of the AN. Second ...
ANPS 019 Beneyto-Santonja 11-30
... o Converts sound waves at tympanic membrane into movement of fluids in membranous labyrinth of cochlea Auditory receptors lie within the Organ of Corti of the cochlea Organ of Corti o Hair cells = mechanoreceptors o The Organ of Corti rests on the basilar membrane o The auditory receptors, known ...
... o Converts sound waves at tympanic membrane into movement of fluids in membranous labyrinth of cochlea Auditory receptors lie within the Organ of Corti of the cochlea Organ of Corti o Hair cells = mechanoreceptors o The Organ of Corti rests on the basilar membrane o The auditory receptors, known ...
Sensation
... and cochlea containing three tiny bones (ossicles hammer, anvil, stirrup) that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea’s oval window Inner Ear Innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs ...
... and cochlea containing three tiny bones (ossicles hammer, anvil, stirrup) that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea’s oval window Inner Ear Innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs ...
Classical Conditioning
... Upon entering, she is surrounded by all seven dwarves and begins to panic when she loses sight of her parents. From then on, Midge runs screaming from the room every time her siblings put on Snow White and she sees the dwarves . The movie reminds her that her parents could disappear. She can’t stand ...
... Upon entering, she is surrounded by all seven dwarves and begins to panic when she loses sight of her parents. From then on, Midge runs screaming from the room every time her siblings put on Snow White and she sees the dwarves . The movie reminds her that her parents could disappear. She can’t stand ...
Outline 12
... It covers about 5 cm2 of the superior concha and nasal septum This location is close to the brain, but poorly ventilated – ____________________ may be necessary Effectiveness of the mucosa Most people can distinguish between 2000 to 4000 different odors Women are more sensitive than men ...
... It covers about 5 cm2 of the superior concha and nasal septum This location is close to the brain, but poorly ventilated – ____________________ may be necessary Effectiveness of the mucosa Most people can distinguish between 2000 to 4000 different odors Women are more sensitive than men ...
The Reflex Arc
... the eye or ear. Receptors are located in each sensory organ (eye, ear, tongue, skin, and nose) ...
... the eye or ear. Receptors are located in each sensory organ (eye, ear, tongue, skin, and nose) ...
Answers to Concepts and Exercises
... Taste aversion. Gufla learned that roses (CS) predict the presence of fertilizer (UCS). Fertilizer causes stomachaches (CR). Gufla will stay away from (CR) all roses (CS) in the future. (see The Signaling of Significant Events) ...
... Taste aversion. Gufla learned that roses (CS) predict the presence of fertilizer (UCS). Fertilizer causes stomachaches (CR). Gufla will stay away from (CR) all roses (CS) in the future. (see The Signaling of Significant Events) ...
Program - Harvard Medical School
... experiments with music. In the current experiment, we created sound quilts from both speech and music in order to investigate whether the time scale of neuronal sensitivity is similar across domains. In order to more cleanly isolate neural circuitry involved in speech and music analysis, we used a r ...
... experiments with music. In the current experiment, we created sound quilts from both speech and music in order to investigate whether the time scale of neuronal sensitivity is similar across domains. In order to more cleanly isolate neural circuitry involved in speech and music analysis, we used a r ...
File
... Cognitive Learning – involves mental process and may involve observation and imitation • Cognitive Map – mental picture of a place ...
... Cognitive Learning – involves mental process and may involve observation and imitation • Cognitive Map – mental picture of a place ...
Hair Cells - Radboud Universiteit
... whose somata are located in Scarpa’s ganglion, that convey hair cell response to the brainstem & cerebrum. Excitatory amino acids such as aspartate & glutamate are the neurotransmitters at the synapse between the receptor cell & afferent fibers Efferent Innervation: fibers originating in the medulla ...
... whose somata are located in Scarpa’s ganglion, that convey hair cell response to the brainstem & cerebrum. Excitatory amino acids such as aspartate & glutamate are the neurotransmitters at the synapse between the receptor cell & afferent fibers Efferent Innervation: fibers originating in the medulla ...
Edwin Ray Guthrie (1886
... Postulate IV: Principle of Dynamic Situations The stimulus pattern is not static but dynamic, and changes from time to time. The pattern is modified, due to changes that result from the subject’s making a response, accumulation of fatigue products, visceral changes and other internal processes of th ...
... Postulate IV: Principle of Dynamic Situations The stimulus pattern is not static but dynamic, and changes from time to time. The pattern is modified, due to changes that result from the subject’s making a response, accumulation of fatigue products, visceral changes and other internal processes of th ...
Stimulus – Response: Reaction Time - Science
... What relationship does this data show? (What does the number of trials have to do with reaction time?) ...
... What relationship does this data show? (What does the number of trials have to do with reaction time?) ...
Neurophysiology Complete
... Excitability: the ability to respond to stimuli and convert it to nerve impulses Conductivity: the ability to transmit the impulse to other neurons, muscles or glands In a resting neuron, the outside is more positive than the inside Resting membrane potential: the difference in electrical charges th ...
... Excitability: the ability to respond to stimuli and convert it to nerve impulses Conductivity: the ability to transmit the impulse to other neurons, muscles or glands In a resting neuron, the outside is more positive than the inside Resting membrane potential: the difference in electrical charges th ...
Sens1-General
... convert one form of stimulus into sensory neuron action potentials. 2. Each modality has a discrete pathway to the brain. 3. The specific sensation and location of stimulus perceived is determined by area of brain activated. 4. ‘Intensity’ is coded by frequency of action potentials and number of rec ...
... convert one form of stimulus into sensory neuron action potentials. 2. Each modality has a discrete pathway to the brain. 3. The specific sensation and location of stimulus perceived is determined by area of brain activated. 4. ‘Intensity’ is coded by frequency of action potentials and number of rec ...
PPT
... High background intensity Emphasizes change, is more differentiating (real and theoretical optimum) ...
... High background intensity Emphasizes change, is more differentiating (real and theoretical optimum) ...
MS Word doc here
... Thermoreceptors. According to combined physiological and histological analysis the free endings are also responsible for the perception of heat and cold. Specific thermoreceptors respond with a sustained response over a narrow range of skin temperature but do not respond to skin indentation. Axons o ...
... Thermoreceptors. According to combined physiological and histological analysis the free endings are also responsible for the perception of heat and cold. Specific thermoreceptors respond with a sustained response over a narrow range of skin temperature but do not respond to skin indentation. Axons o ...
Introductory Psychology: Sensation
... cochlea’s oval window, which then creates motion in the cochlea’s fluid This motion causes movement in the basilar membrane and its hair cells Eventually, the hair cells trigger an impulse in adjacent nerve fibers; converge to form the auditory nerve ...
... cochlea’s oval window, which then creates motion in the cochlea’s fluid This motion causes movement in the basilar membrane and its hair cells Eventually, the hair cells trigger an impulse in adjacent nerve fibers; converge to form the auditory nerve ...