modle 19

_____ occurs when there is damage to the cochlea's receptor cells or to the auditory nerves.

Sensorineural hearing loss

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

are always turned on.

After a rap concert, as Dominique walks out into the fresh air, she notices her ears are ringing. This ringing indicates possible damage to the hair cells of her _____ membrane

basilar

Camilla has been told her _____ membrane is damaged. This is most likely to affect her audition.

basilar

Damage to the _____ membrane is most likely to affect one's audition.

basilar

Max is a catcher for a professional baseball team. Last week he injured his groin while playing, but finished out the game. It is MOST likely that Max:

didn't feel any pain until after the game.

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:

endorphins

Research shows that psychics have _____ successfully anticipated the headline news of the year.

never

Felix is a diabetic who lost his vision two months ago. He experiences nonthreatening hallucinations known as _____ sights.

phantom

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

possible damage to the hair cells of her basilar membrane.

Billy Bob works at the airport as a member of the ground crew. He typically takes off his hearing protection as he finds it cumbersome. Prolonged exposure to the roars of the jet engines will result in:

sensorineural hearing loss.

The _____ experience of bending one's knees or raising one's arms illustrates kinesthesis.

sensory

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.

synaesthesia

A psychic claims that she can read minds. This is known as _____.

telepathy