SENSES

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is the transduction of sound waves into a neural signal that is made by the structure of the ear

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Hearing / Audtion

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the large, fleshy structure on the lateral aspect of the head. also termed as Pinna, but preferably used in ears that can be moved such as the external ears of cats.

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auricle

Question 3

direct sound waves toward the auditory canal

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c-shaped curves of the auricle

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consist of the auricle, inner ear, and tympanic membrane

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external ear

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is located at the end of the auditory canal which vibrates when it is struck by sound waves

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tympanic membrane/eardrum

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a tube that runs from the outer ear to the eardrum

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external acoustic meatus

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the middle ear consists of a space spanned by three small bones

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ossicles

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attached to the tympanic membrane, and articulates with the incus

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malleus/hammer

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articulates with the stapes

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incus/anvil

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attached to the inner ear, where the sound waves will be transduced into a neural signal

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stapes/stirrup

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connected to the pharynx through the Eustachian tube, which helps equilibrate air pressure across the tympanic membrane

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middle ear

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often described as the bony labyrinth, as it is composed of a series of canals embedded within the temporal bone

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inner ear

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the two separate regions found in the inner ear which is responsible for hearing and balance

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vestibule and cochlea

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the two separate regions found in the inner ear which is responsible for hearing and balance

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vestibule and cochlea

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is transduced into neural sound within the cochlear region of the inner ear, which contains sensory neurons of the spiral ganglia

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sound

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is located within the spiral-shaped cochlea of the inner ear

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ganglia

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it is attached to the stapes through the oval window

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cochlea

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is located at the beginning of the fluid-like tube within the cochlea called the scala vestibuli

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oval window

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extends through the oval window, and travels above the cochlear duct, which is the central cavity of the cochlea that contains the sound-transducing neurons.

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scala vestibuli

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also called the fluid-like tube, returns to the base of the cochlea, this time traveling under the cochlear duct.

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scala tympani

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a special sense of sight that is based on the transduction of light received through the eyes

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vision

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supporting the eyelids, protecting and anchoring the soft tissues of the eyes

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bony orbits

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with eyelashes at their leading edges, helps to protect the eyes from abrasions

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eyelids

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the inner surface of each lid is thin membrane

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palpebral conjunctiva

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extend the white areas of the eye (sclera), connecting the eyelids to the eyeballs

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conjunctiva

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produced by the lacrimal gland

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tears

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detects light touch and pressure

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merkel's disk

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detects light touch

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hair follicle receptor

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deepest receptor; associated with tendons and joints; detect deep pressure, vibration and position

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Pacinian corpuscle

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deep tactile receptor; detects pressure in the skin

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Ruffini corpuscle

Question 31

deep in the skin; localizing tactile sensation

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Meissner corpuscle

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firm, white outer layer; protects the internal structure, provides attachment site, helps maintain eye shapes.

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schelara

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transparent structure that covers the pupil and iris; allows light to enter and focuses light

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cornea

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the outer layer of the eyes

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fibrous tunic

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the middle layer of the eye

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vascular tunic

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help hold the lens in shape

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cilliary body

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helps hold the lens in place

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suspensory ligaments

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black part (melanin); delivers oxygen and nutrients to the retine

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choroid

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flexible disk; focuses light onto the retina

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lens

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colored part; surrounds and regulates pupil

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iris

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regulates the amount of light

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pupil

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covers 5/6 of the eye; contains 2 layers

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retina

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outer layer; keeps light from reflecting back in the eye

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pigmented retina

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contains photoreceptors; contains interneurons

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sensory retina

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photoreceptors sensitive to light; can function to dim light

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rods

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photoreceptors provide color vision

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cones

Question 47

where is the palate located?

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roof of the mouth

Question 48

lobes that process the odor

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frontal and temporal lobes

Question 49

where are the olfactory neurons located at?

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mucous

Question 50

sense of smell

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olfaction

Question 51

where are receptors located at in olfaction?

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hard palate and nasal cavity