Form 2 Chapter 1 The world through our senses yschow@smkbpj(a) 1 1.1 Sensory Organs and Their Functions • A sensory organ is an organ that enables the body to respond to stimuli. • A stimulus is a change in the surroundings that can be detected by the sensory organs. • The five sensory organs are eye‚ ear‚ nose‚ tongue and skin. yschow@smkbpj(a) 2 • The ability of the sensory organs to detect stimuli is called senses. Sensory organ Eye Ear Nose Tongue Skin Sense Sight Hearing Smell
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Human Physiology Exam 2 Spring 2014 1. Neuroglial cells that regulate neurotransmitter metabolism and capillary permeability are: a. neurolemmacytes b. astrocytes c. oligodendrocytes d. neurons 2. The portion of the nervous system concerned with afferent input from skeletal muscle is: a. visceral sensory b. somatic motor c. somatosensory d. propriosensory 3 Light adaptation of the eye occurs due to: a .a decrease in the active photo pigment b. an increase in active photopigment c. a
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Unit SS MU 2.1 Introductory awareness of sensory loss To nsur t To ensure that the knowledge and skills are addressed in this unit‚ it is essential that the n h edg nd kill ar addresse i are dresse unit nit‚ e sent a t yo become war you become aware of the differing needs of people with sensory loss and how you ecome o h diff r n need eed peo l with ensory os and o y o ca help improv on you wo k ractice can help to improve on your work practices to support and empower them. Ma mpr ou ract es
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A cross between the Poodle and the Schnauzer‚ the Schnoodle is an increasingly popular designer dog‚ thanks in no small part to its adorable appearance and lovable nature. These dogs can suit almost any type of owner and will get along well with everyone. Since Poodles and Schnauzers can come in a variety of sizes and styles‚ the look of a Schnoodle can actually vary quite a lot. Prospective owners are encouraged to do plenty of research and decide on the right-sized Schnoodle for their home before
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Running head: Women and their Substantive Role in Psychology Women in Psychology University of Phoenix Online History and Systems in Psychology Linka Griswold 12/3/12 Abstract It is safe to infer that the study of psychology is ever changing and advancing in many facets. This advancement is due to the many physiologist‚ theorist‚ psychologist‚ and scientist that have dedicated their beings to studying of the human mind and human behavior. Amongst these professionals‚ stand some very influential
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Biometrics is described as the science and technology that deals with measuring and statistically analyzing biological data. It is used to uniquely identify individuals by their physical characteristics or personal behavior traits. According to Whitman‚ “Biometric access control is based on the use of some measurable human characteristic or trait to authenticate the identity of a proposed systems user and it relies on recognition”. With regards to information technology‚ “biometrics usually refers
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Pigmentosa gradually produces tunnel vision. Which is almost like looking through a small tube. An initial system of this is difficulty seeing in Dark Places. Retinitis: refers to the retina which is delicate layer of cells of the back of the eye. Pigmentosa: refers to abnormal clumps of pigment that form in the retina. Retinitis Pigmentosa is an incurable eye disease that gradually has taken the site from 100‚000
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Chapter 10-12: Nervous System & Special Senses 1. Masses of myelinated nerve fibers appear a. white. b. gray. c. brown. d. transparent. Answer: A 2. Which of the following lists the parts of a reflex arc in the correct sequence? a. receptor‚ sensory neuron‚ motor neuron‚ interneuron‚ effector b. effector‚ receptor‚ sensory neuron‚ motor neuron‚ interneuron c. effector‚ sensory neuron‚ receptor‚ interneuron‚ motor neuron d. receptor‚ sensory neuron‚ interneuron‚ motor neuron‚ effector
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is‚ how it affects people’s daily lives‚ and how it affects people emotionally. Primarily‚ people must know that‚ according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation‚ Macular Degeneration is “the deterioration of the central portion of the retina‚ the inside back layer of the eye that records the images we see and sends them via the
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Infants can be diagnosed if a doctor spots a cherry-red spot in the retina of their eye‚ it will most likely be Tay Sachs. There is a 50% chance in every pregnancy of having a child being a TSD carrier. Most people who suffer from Tay Sachs disease is discovered to have the mutation around six months when symptoms start
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