Psycology
terminal branches
connect to muscles to relay information for how they should move
cell body
contains the nucleus of the cell
How does transduction allow your body to experience its senses?
By converting the sensory messages into neural impulses.
T/F The endocrine is one large gland.
False
How does the electrochemical process help you?
It carries messages through neurons. It allows you to move your muscles
Which two senses are considered "chemical senses"?
Taste and smell
How can people use sensory processes in a practical way?
They can be used to persuade people. They can be used to influence a person's perception. They can be used to calm you down by listening to soothing music. all of the above
How are the chemical senses different from the non-chemical senses?
They require chemical receptors in addition to neurons for sending messages to your brain.
How do sodium and potassium ions transfer in and out of an axon?
Through "gates" that open up
T/F. Your body is in a constant state of transduction.
True
T/F.For a smell to register in your brain, first you must inhale odor molecules into the nasal cavity.
True
T/F: Autonomic and somatic nervous systems are based on voluntary and involuntary control of body movements and organ functions.
True
transduction
a physical stimulus is converted into nerve impulses
neuron
a special cell that has a cell body, axon, and dendrites
What are 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
autonomic and somatic nervous systems
Pavlov's dogs salivated at the sight of a juicy steak. The salivation was an involuntary response. Which nervous system is involved?
autonomic nervous system
Which are parts of a neutron?
axon dendrites myelin sheath
dendrites
branching part of the neuron that receives transmissions from other neutrons
Tina is a ballerina. Which parts of the brain is responsible for her graceful movements, posture, and balance?
cerebellum
Emilio has a charismatic personality and great control over his emotions. When there's a crisis, Emilio is always calm and planning what to do next. Which part of the brain is responsible for the traits described?
frontal lobe
myelin sheath
insulation that speeds up transmissions from other neurons
Identify the major functions of the endocrine system.
metabolism puberty body temperature
which structure in your body is responsible for neural communication?
neuron
axon
one long fiber with branches at the end
The instant a sensory message reaches your body, _____ convert the message into neural impulses.
receptors
cochlea
responsible for hearing transduction
retina
responsible for sight transduction
olfactory epithelium
responsible for smell transduction
taste buds
responsible for taste transduction
The sound waves vibrate against the eardrum, _____.
sending more vibrations throughout the middle ear
Which of the following four senses experience transduction?
sight smell hearing taste
Paula has control of squinting what nervous system is involved?
somatic nervous system
umami
sometimes called the fifth sense; associated with monosodium glutamate and high-protein foods
receptors
special cells that convert energy into signals for the nervous system
somatic
the part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for your voluntary body movements
autonomic
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls how your organs work
transmission
the process of sending a message