The Nervous System By: Brooklynne Harris Scenario A loud crashing sound causes everyone in the room to quickly turn their heads toward the source of the noise. Describe the path of the signal through the human nervous system from initial stimulus of sound to the response of turning the head. Crash and then turn of the head The Journey The loud sound that the person heard is the stimulus. In order to hear a sound‚ sound waves have to be generated and sent to the cochlea in the inner ear. From
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Microtia‚ a hearing disability SOC 313 Social Implications of Medical Issues August 31‚ 2012 What is Microtia? Microtia is an ear deformity where “one ear is affected (unilateral Microtia) but in about 10 percent of cases‚ both ears are affected (bilateral Microtia). Approximately one in 6‚000 to 8‚000 babies are born with Microtia. “(Cedars-Sinai‚ 2012) Microtia atresia “is absence or underdevelopment of the ear canal and middle ear structures”(Burt‚2011). Microtia normally presents its
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Otosclerosis‚ also known as otospongiosis‚ is an abnormal growth of the spongy bone that causes conductive a-typical hearing loss. It usually begins in the labyrinth of the inner ear‚ and is diagnosed when the growth spreads to the middle ear. The most common presentation attaches the footpad of the stapedius to the oval window‚ which reduces the overall amplitude of vibrations transmitted to the inner ear. Bony growth may also spread to the stapedius crura and the oval window. It is less common
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Microtia Introduction Microtia is a congenital deformity in which the pinna is very small and underdeveloped. This abnormality can be unilateral‚ affecting only one ear‚ or bilateral‚ affecting both ears. Unilateral microtia is most common‚ in which the right ear is affected more frequently than the left ear. A genetic disturbance results in microtia of the pinna. Many cases of microtia are categorized as idiopathic or of an unknown etiology. Occurring in 1 to 5‚000-20‚000 births‚ this deformity
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Ashley Porter Psychology 201 Chapter 3 Questions 1. I have encountered many smells that elicited memories. First off‚ the smell of dish soap causes me to remember the different places I have lived. For instance‚ when I smell a dish soap these days‚ if it was the kind or fragrance of a dish soap that I used earlier in life‚ then memories of that apartment‚ my partner of that time‚ or my emotional well-being (or lack thereof) will come rushing back to me. The same happens with shampoo and hand
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Jim and Irene live in an apartment with their two children and maid. The both enjoy listening to the radio. One day the radio breaks beyond repair‚ so Jim tells Irene he is going to surprise her with a new one the following day. When the radio arrives Irene describes it as an ugly large piece of gumwood cabinet. After listening to the radio for awhile Irene realizes it has a lot of interference with the outside appliances which Jim has repaired. After the radio is repaired Irene begins to listen
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BIO103 Week 6 Case Study 1 Sam‚ 53‚ has just had a stroke (or brain attack—where portions of the brain die due to a failure in blood flow) and is now extremely aphasic but can still understand and act appropriately on spoken directions. His neurologist orders a PET scan. a What do you think the scan will most likely show? b What disability does Sam have‚ and what is his most likely prognosis? a. The PET scan will less active areas of the brain in the Wernicke area of the brain b.The
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Study Questions: 1. The physical properties of a stimulus are translated into neural impulses in a process called A. Sensory coding B. Transduction C. Sensation D. Coarse coding 2. Jason is doing a psychology experiment in which he is seated in an absolutely dark room. An initially undetected point of light in front of him is gradually made more intense. With each increase‚ he is asked if he can see the light. In this experiment‚ Jason’s ___________ is being measured. A. Difference threshold
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Communication has a major impact on all relationships. Without communication‚ a relationship has no chance of lasting past its prime. Talking things over with your spouse is the easiest and most efficient way to keep a long-lasting‚ healthy relationship. Communication instills lots of trust in any relationships. It is difficult to know how someone feels if they refuse to communicate how they feel. Communication is based off of four main aspects: considering your partner’s point of view‚ don’t
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“How Does the Body Function?” Do you consider your body a delicate temple‚ and do you give any thoughts to the daily functions it provides for you? Well‚ to name a few‚ the eyes‚ ears and skin play a vital role in our lives‚ and without these precious body parts I believe our life of living free would be limited. Someone once said that “the eyes provide a window to the soul‚ they also provide us with a window to the world.” Our vision starts when you look at an object; the light from
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