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?

<p>To maintain balance and spatial orientation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a sound wave determines its pitch?

<p>Frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of disturbances in the vestibular system?

<p>Vertigo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bottom-up processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Important information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences circadian rhythms?

<p>Exposure to sunlight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of hypnotherapy?

<p>Significant pain reduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of dissociation?

<p>Heightened focus on one stimulus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Flexible Correction Model?

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

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