Sensation: Vision and Hearing

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What sense is crucially dependent on vibration?

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Hearing

Front

What are rods and cones in the context of vision?

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Rods are photoreceptors sensitive to lower levels of light, while cones are responsible for color vision.

Front

What is the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea is a coiled, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear where sound waves trigger nerve impulses.

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

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The lens focuses light onto the retina.

Front

What would we not be able to see if we did not have cones in our eyes?

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Colors.

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What is the role of rods in vision?

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Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions.

Front

What is the retina?

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The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptors.

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What is the difference between rods and cones?

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Rods are more sensitive to light and do not detect color, while cones are responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

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What is the function of the pupil?

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The pupil regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

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What is the sclera?

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The sclera is the white outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and structure.