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What role do hair cells play within the cochlea?

  • They serve as receptors that trigger action potentials. (correct)
  • They produce sound waves.
  • They amplify sound vibrations.
  • They filter out low frequency sounds.

    • Which structure is primarily responsible for amplifying sound vibrations as they pass through the ear?

  • The basal membrane
  • The incus bone
  • The malleus and stapes bones (correct)
  • The cochlea

    • What describes the Frequency Theory in hearing?

  • The basilar membrane vibrates in synchrony with sound frequency. (correct)
  • The basilar membrane solely vibrates at varying amplitudes.
  • Frequency theory relates to the function of noise filtration.
  • Higher frequency sounds stimulate hair cells only at the apex.

    • Which phenomenon allows for the localization of sound sources?

    <p>Sound shadow and time of arrival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by frequent ringing in the ears?

    <p>Tinnitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance is associated with the stimulation of hair cells in the vestibular system?

    <p>Calcium carbonate particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of damage to the cochlea or hair cells?

    <p>Nerve deafness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for processing auditory information?

    <p>Primary auditory cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mild pain?

    <p>Glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is involved in the emotional response to pain?

    <p>Cingulate cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do morphine and endorphins primarily reduce pain?

    <p>By binding to opioid receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sensory receptor is specifically responsive to vibrations and sudden touch?

    <p>Pacinian corpuscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the prefrontal cortex play in response to pain?

    <p>It manages pain responses as long as the pain persists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are axons carrying pain signals slower than those carrying motor responses?

    <p>They are unmyelinated or lightly myelinated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which touch receptor responds specifically to the movement of hair?

    <p>Hair-follicle receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensory mechanism makes it difficult to tickle oneself?

    <p>The brain differentiates between internal and external stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Golgi tendon organs in the body?

    <p>To prevent excessive muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain structure is primarily responsible for coordinating balance, timing, and precision of movements?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a dopamine pill ineffective for treating Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Dopamine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the initial symptoms of Huntington's disease?

    <p>Arm jerks and facial twitches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the prefrontal cortex play in movement?

    <p>It evaluates potential outcomes before executing movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a high number of C-A-G repeats in the gene associated with Huntington's disease?

    <p>Higher risk and earlier onset of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a main symptom of Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Muscle tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'readiness potential' in the context of movement?

    <p>Activity in the motor cortex that precedes voluntary movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the supplementary motor cortex play in movement?

    <p>It organizes sequences of movement and plans complex actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)?

    <p>Controlling sleep-wake cycles based on light cues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes melatonin and its source?

    <p>Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland to regulate sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of REM sleep?

    <p>It is known for dreaming and resembles brain activity during wakefulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do zeitgebers influence circadian rhythms?

    <p>They are external cues, such as light, that help regulate these rhythms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by sudden sleep attacks and excessive daytime sleepiness?

    <p>Narcolepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory describes dreams as a way for the brain to make sense of random activity during sleep?

    <p>Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is involved in promoting wakefulness and arousal?

    <p>Orexin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the endopiriform cortex in relation to taste and smell?

    <p>To integrate taste and smell information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do humans have an innate aversion to bitter substances?

    <p>Bitter tastes are linked to potentially toxic substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the unique characteristic of olfaction compared to other senses?

    <p>It is functionally solely an ipsilateral sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of slow-twitch muscles?

    <p>They generate less force and are resistant to fatigue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes cardiac muscles from the other types of muscles?

    <p>They can be controlled autonomously and have traits of both smooth and skeletal muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the neuromuscular junction function in muscle movement?

    <p>It releases acetylcholine to excite the muscle for contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the ratio of motor neurons to muscle fibers in muscle precision?

    <p>Fewer muscle fibers per motor neuron lead to more precise movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is synesthesia?

    <p>A condition where one sense triggers another sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cochlea and Hearing

    • Hair cells within the cochlea are responsible for transducing sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.
    • The middle ear bones (malleus, incus, and stapes) amplify sound vibrations as they pass through the ear.
    • Frequency Theory in hearing states that the frequency of a sound is encoded by the rate of firing of auditory neurons.
    • Interaural time difference (ITD) and interaural intensity difference (IID) allow for the localization of sound sources.
    • Tinnitus is characterized by frequent ringing in the ears.
    • Endolymph, a fluid high in potassium, stimulates hair cells in the vestibular system.
    • Damage to the cochlea or hair cells can result in hearing loss.

    Pain and Sensory Receptors

    • The auditory cortex, located in the temporal lobe, processes auditory information.
    • Glutamate is the neurotransmitter primarily associated with mild pain, but other neurotransmitters like Substance P contribute to pain signaling.
    • The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) plays a crucial role in the emotional response to pain.
    • Morphine and endorphins reduce pain by binding to opioid receptors, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain signaling, and activating descending pain pathways.
    • Pacinian corpuscles are touch receptors responsive to vibrations and sudden touch.
    • The prefrontal cortex is involved in evaluating the context and meaning of pain, as well as in planning and executing pain-relieving behaviors.
    • Axons carrying pain signals are slower than those carrying motor responses due to their thinner diameter and lack of myelin sheath, allowing the brain to process pain information and react accordingly.
    • Hair follicle receptors are touch receptors that respond specifically to the movement of hair.

    Tickling and Touch

    • The ability to tickle oneself is difficult because of the predictability of the stimulus and the integration of sensory and motor information in the brain.
    • The brain anticipates the touch and reduces the sensation of surprise, which is a key component of tickling.

    Muscle Movement and Motor Control

    • Golgi tendon organs sense the tension within muscles and protect them from excessive force.
    • The cerebellum coordinates balance, timing, and precision of movements.
    • Dopamine pills are ineffective for treating Parkinson's disease because the disease involves not only a deficiency in dopamine but also neuron death in the substantia nigra, rendering dopamine replacement therapy insufficient.
    • Early symptoms of Huntington's disease include involuntary movements (chorea), cognitive decline, and mood changes.
    • The prefrontal cortex plays a role in planning and initiating complex movements.
    • A high number of C-A-G repeats in the gene associated with Huntington's disease indicates a higher risk and earlier onset of the disease.
    • Tremors at rest are a prominent symptom of Parkinson's disease.

    Movement and Readiness Potential

    • "Readiness potential" refers to the electrical activity in the brain that precedes voluntary movement, indicating a preparatory state for action.
    • The supplementary motor cortex plays a crucial role in planning and sequencing movements, especially complex movements that require coordination.

    Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

    • The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) located in the hypothalamus acts as the body's internal clock, regulating circadian rhythms.
    • Melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles, is produced by the pineal gland.
    • Rapid eye movements (REM) sleep is characterized by vivid dreams, muscle paralysis, and brain activity similar to wakefulness.
    • Zeitgebers, such as light and temperature, influence circadian rhythms by synchronizing the internal clock with the external environment.
    • Narcolepsy is characterized by sudden sleep attacks and excessive daytime sleepiness.

    Dreams and Sleep Theories

    • The activation-synthesis theory describes dreams as a way for the brain to make sense of random activity during sleep.
    • Histamine is a neurotransmitter involved in promoting wakefulness and arousal.
    • The endopiriform cortex plays a crucial role in combining taste and smell information, creating a sense of flavor.

    Taste and Smell

    • Humans have an innate aversion to bitter substances because they are often associated with toxins.
    • Olfaction is the only sense that is directly connected to the limbic system, making it strongly associated with emotions and memories.

    Muscles and Muscle Movement

    • Slow-twitch muscles are resistant to fatigue and are essential for sustained activities like endurance.
    • Cardiac muscle is unique in its ability to contract spontaneously and rhythmically, controlled by specialized pacemaker cells.
    • The neuromuscular junction is the synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, where acetylcholine is released to stimulate muscle contraction.
    • A higher ratio of motor neurons to muscle fibers indicates greater muscle precision and fine control.
    • Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sense leads to an automatic, involuntary experience in a second sense.

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