Question 1

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: inner hair cell; outer hair cell; afferent; efferent.

Accepted Answer

The inner hair cells and outer hair cells are two types of sensory cells found in the cochlea of the inner ear. The inner hair cells are responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve. These cells are connected to afferent nerve fibers, which carry the signals from the inner ear to the brain. On the other hand, the outer hair cells are involved in amplifying and fine-tuning the sound signals before they reach the inner hair cells. They are also connected to efferent nerve fibers, which carry signals from the brain to the inner ear to regulate the sensitivity of the hair cells and protect them from damage. Overall, the inner and outer hair cells, along with the afferent and efferent nerve fibers, play crucial roles in the process of hearing and auditory perception.

Question 2

The _______ colliculus is part of the auditory system.

Accepted Answer

inferior

Question 3

Several regions of the auditory cortex show _______ mapping.

Accepted Answer

A)  topographic 
B)  tonotopic 
C)  tomographic 
D)  tonic 
A)  topographic 
B)  tonotopic 
C)  tomographic 
D)  tonic B

Question 4

Compare the gustatory and olfactory systems. Be sure to compare the different receptor types employed in each system.

Accepted Answer

The gustatory and olfactory systems are

Question 5

A whisper is about _______ decibels above the threshold of hearing of an average person.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  30

Question 6

Which statement comparing speech and noise is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They activate similar regions of the auditory cortex. 
B)  Speech activates regions of the auditory cortex that are not activated by noise. 
C)  Only speech activates the primary auditory cortex. 
D)  Speech activates only the left hemisphere, whereas noise activates both hemispheres. 
A)  They activate similar regions of the auditory cortex. 
B)  Speech activates regions of the auditory cortex that are not activated by noise. 
C)  Only speech activates the primary auditory cortex. 
D)  Speech activates only the left hemisphere, whereas noise activates both hemispheres.

Question 7

The lowest level at which impulses from the two ears interact is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlear nucleus. 
B)  medial geniculate. 
C)  superior olivary nucleus. 
D)  inferior colliculus. 
A)  cochlear nucleus. 
B)  medial geniculate. 
C)  superior olivary nucleus. 
D)  inferior colliculus.

Question 8

On average, people with 96 fungiform papillae per square centimeter of the tongue tip are

Accepted Answer

A)  nontasters of PROP. 
B)  tasters of PROP. 
C)  supertasters of PROP. 
D)  unable to detect any tastes. 
A)  nontasters of PROP. 
B)  tasters of PROP. 
C)  supertasters of PROP. 
D)  unable to detect any tastes.

Question 9

Much research has been devoted to the inability of some individuals to taste certain substances, such as PTC and PROP. Those who can taste these chemicals may belong to a category of people called

Accepted Answer

A)  tasters. 
B)  nontasters. 
C)  supertasters. 
D)  both tasters and supertasters. 
A)  tasters. 
B)  nontasters. 
C)  supertasters. 
D)  both tasters and supertasters.

Question 10

The phenomenon of onset _______ and the formation of a sound _______ by the head allow for the localization of sound in space.

Accepted Answer

A)  disparity; shadow 
B)  disparity; box 
C)  similarity; shadow 
D)  similarity; box 
A)  disparity; shadow 
B)  disparity; box 
C)  similarity; shadow 
D)  similarity; box

Question 11

Describe the similarities and differences in reception and transduction for the auditory and vestibular systems.

Accepted Answer

The auditory and vestibular systems both

Question 12

Matching
-Salty taste _____

Accepted Answer

A)  Ca²⁺ ions 
B)  Na⁺ ions 
C)  Cl⁻ ions 
D)  H⁺ ions 
A)  Ca²⁺ ions 
B)  Na⁺ ions 
C)  Cl⁻ ions 
D)  H⁺ ions

Question 13

The vestibular system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral-line 
B)  gill 
C)  cupula 
D)  auditory 
A)  lateral-line 
B)  gill 
C)  cupula 
D)  auditory

Question 14

The stapedius muscle reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  helps in sound localization. 
B)  intensifies auditory stimuli. 
C)  adjusts the tension of the eardrum to incoming sounds. 
D)  protects the auditory system against intense sounds. 
A)  helps in sound localization. 
B)  intensifies auditory stimuli. 
C)  adjusts the tension of the eardrum to incoming sounds. 
D)  protects the auditory system against intense sounds.

Question 15

Briefly describe the anatomy of the middle ear and explain how these structures capture sound energy and transmit it to the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

Vibrations of the tympanic mem

Question 16

Information goes from the vestibular system to the brain via the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlear nerve. 
B)  lateral-line system. 
C)  vestibular duct. 
D)  eighth cranial nerve. 
A)  cochlear nerve. 
B)  lateral-line system. 
C)  vestibular duct. 
D)  eighth cranial nerve.

Question 17

Describe the stimulus cues that are employed in sound localization.

Accepted Answer

Sound localization refers to the ability

Question 18

Describe the effects of lesions of the auditory cortex with respect to sound perception. For which auditory functions is the cortex important?

Accepted Answer

Lesions of the auditory cortex can have

Question 19

Studies of cortical activation have revealed that similar brain regions are activated when a subject is listening to words and when

Accepted Answer

A)  trying to lip-read. 
B)  speaking. 
C)  listening to music. 
D)  reading a book. 
A)  trying to lip-read. 
B)  speaking. 
C)  listening to music. 
D)  reading a book.

Question 20

If you accidentally eat a toxic substance, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

Accepted Answer

A)  salty 
B)  sour 
C)  sweet 
D)  bitter 
A)  salty 
B)  sour 
C)  sweet 
D)  bitter

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: inner hair cell; outer hair cell; afferent; efferent.

The _______ colliculus is part of the auditory system.

Several regions of the auditory cortex show _______ mapping.

Compare the gustatory and olfactory systems. Be sure to compare the different receptor types employed in each system.

A whisper is about _______ decibels above the threshold of hearing of an average person.

Which statement comparing speech and noise is true?

The lowest level at which impulses from the two ears interact is the

On average, people with 96 fungiform papillae per square centimeter of the tongue tip are

Much research has been devoted to the inability of some individuals to taste certain substances, such as PTC and PROP. Those who can taste these chemicals may belong to a category of people called

The phenomenon of onset _ and the formation of a sound _ by the head allow for the localization of sound in space.

Describe the similarities and differences in reception and transduction for the auditory and vestibular systems.

Matching -Salty taste _____

The vestibular system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

The stapedius muscle reflex

Briefly describe the anatomy of the middle ear and explain how these structures capture sound energy and transmit it to the inner ear.

Information goes from the vestibular system to the brain via the

Describe the stimulus cues that are employed in sound localization.

Describe the effects of lesions of the auditory cortex with respect to sound perception. For which auditory functions is the cortex important?

Studies of cortical activation have revealed that similar brain regions are activated when a subject is listening to words and when

If you accidentally eat a toxic substance, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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Exam 9: Hearing, Balance, Taste, and Smell

Write a coherent and informative paragraph incorporating each of the following terms or concepts: inner hair cell; outer hair cell; afferent; efferent.

The _______ colliculus is part of the auditory system.

Several regions of the auditory cortex show _______ mapping.

Compare the gustatory and olfactory systems. Be sure to compare the different receptor types employed in each system.

A whisper is about _______ decibels above the threshold of hearing of an average person.

Which statement comparing speech and noise is true?

The lowest level at which impulses from the two ears interact is the

On average, people with 96 fungiform papillae per square centimeter of the tongue tip are

Much research has been devoted to the inability of some individuals to taste certain substances, such as PTC and PROP. Those who can taste these chemicals may belong to a category of people called

The phenomenon of onset _______ and the formation of a sound _______ by the head allow for the localization of sound in space.

Describe the similarities and differences in reception and transduction for the auditory and vestibular systems.

Matching -Salty taste _____

The vestibular system is believed to have evolved from the _______ system.

The stapedius muscle reflex

Briefly describe the anatomy of the middle ear and explain how these structures capture sound energy and transmit it to the inner ear.

Information goes from the vestibular system to the brain via the

Describe the stimulus cues that are employed in sound localization.

Describe the effects of lesions of the auditory cortex with respect to sound perception. For which auditory functions is the cortex important?

Studies of cortical activation have revealed that similar brain regions are activated when a subject is listening to words and when

If you accidentally eat a toxic substance, you probably will detect a _______ taste.

Behavioral Neuroscience Scope and Outlook

Functional Neuroanatomy: The Cells and Structures of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Generation, Transmission, and Integration of Neural Signals

The Chemistry of Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Neuropharmacology

Hormones and the Brain

Evolution of the Brain and Behavior

Life-Span Development of the Brain and Behavior

General Principles of Sensory Processing, Touch, and Pain

Vision: From Eye to Brain

Motor Control and Plasticity

Sex: Evolutionary, Hormonal, and Neural Bases

Homeostasis: Active Regulation of the Internal Environment

Biological Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreaming

Emotions, Aggression, and Stress

Psychopathology: Biological Basis of Behavioral Disorders

Learning and Memory

Attention and Higher Cognition

Language and Lateralization

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The phenomenon of onset _ and the formation of a sound _ by the head allow for the localization of sound in space.