LearningCurve 6c. The Nonvisual Senses Flashcards

1
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The cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs make up the _____ ear.

A

inner

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2
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Primary olfactory cortex is located in the _____ lobe.

A

temporal

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3
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What was the conclusion that Murray and Wheeler reached regarding the percentage of respondents who correctly predicted the death of the Lindbergh baby?

A

It was roughly the same percentage that would be expected by chance.

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4
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Hammer, anvil, and stirrup are to hair cells as _____ is to _____.

A

middle ear; inner ear

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5
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Which statement is FALSE about the uses of hypnosis in pain reduction?

A

In surgical experiments, hypnotized patients have required no pain medication and no local anesthesia.

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Today, a man on television described his experience of _____, a condition in which the senses become joined. He explained that when certain types of music are played he often sees patterns of colors.

A

synesthesia

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7
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The middle ear contains a structure called the:

A

stirrup.

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Given what is known about the relationship between distraction and pain, if Charlene is trying to pick the BEST hospital room for a loved one who is in a great deal of pain, she should pick:

A

a shared room with a television that is near a window.

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9
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Jen believes that if she really concentrates, she can see the numbers drawn in the coming week’s lottery. Jen believes she is capable of:

A

precognition.

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10
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As Ted walks through a park, he hears the sound of a dog barking and is able to recognize the direction of the sound and if the dog is nearby. Ted can do this because:

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he has two ears, and the sound will travel to the ear nearest to the sound first.

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11
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_____ is an auditory phantom limb sensation.

A

Tinnitus

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Several days ago, Ravi fell and hurt his ankle. Although it bothered him a little, he continued to walk on it. When he finally went to the doctor for X-rays, he found out he had a broken bone. It is likely that Ravi carries a gene that boosts the availability of:

A

endorphins.

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Janet suffers from arthritis and is in constant pain. It is likely that her nociceptors:

A

are always turned on.

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14
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When two friends talk over lunch, the amplitude of their conversation is about _____ decibels.

A

60

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15
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“We can practically read each other’s minds and feel each other’s emotions!” Tim exclaims in describing his relationship with his longtime partner. Tim is attributing the extrasensory perception ability of _____ to the relationship.

A

telepathy

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16
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Morrie has had a cold for 5 days, and his nose is so stuffy that he cannot smell anything. When he drinks his coffee, he finds that it is tasteless. What is the MOST likely reason for this?

A

To savor a taste, we need to breathe the aroma through our nose.

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After a rap concert, as Jamie walks out into the fresh air, she notices her ears are ringing. This ringing indicates possible damage to the:

A

hair cells of the basilar membrane.

18
Q

After many years of playing extremely loud rock music, David has suffered significant hearing loss that cannot be corrected with a hearing aid. David is suffering from:

A

sensorineural hearing loss (nerve deafness).