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Anatomy of Smell and Touch

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What is the primary function of olfactory receptors in the olfactory epithelium?

To detect changes in head orientation
To regulate body temperature
To bind with odorants and contribute to the sense of smell (correct)
To transmit sound waves to the brain

What is the result of head trauma that severs connections to the brain in the olfactory system?

Tinnitus
Vertigo
Anosmia (correct)
Hearing loss

Which part of the body has a larger representation on the somatotopic map?

Fingertips (correct)
Elbows
Knees
Shoulders

What is the primary function of the vestibular system?

To maintain balance and spatial orientation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a sound wave determines its pitch?

Frequency (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of disturbances in the vestibular system?

Vertigo (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of processing involves building our perception from individual sensory pieces?

Bottom-up processing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do sound waves carry about the world around us?

Important information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences circadian rhythms?

Exposure to sunlight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of hypnotherapy?

Significant pain reduction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of dissociation?

Heightened focus on one stimulus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Flexible Correction Model?

To correct biases through self-awareness (C) Signup and view all the answers