ch. 12 Sensory Mechanisms chapter questions

Front

What types of distractions are involved in texting while driving?

Back

Visual, cognitive, and manual distractions.

Front

What allows a person to determine the position of their arms and legs with eyes closed?

Back

Mechanoreceptors are responsible for sensing body position.

Front

What is the primary cause of color blindness?

Back

A decrease in the number of cones in the retina.

Front

Which statement about cones is NOT true?

Back

Cones are evenly distributed throughout the retina, accounting for visual acuity.

Front

What receives physical or chemical stimuli to generate nerve impulses?

Back

Receptors are responsible for receiving stimuli and generating nerve impulses.

Front

What are the three types of cones responsible for?

Back

They enable humans to see color.

Front

What type of light do cones require for activation?

Back

Cones require more intense light for activation than rods.

Front

What is the role of mechanoreceptors?

Back

Mechanoreceptors detect mechanical changes such as pressure and touch.

Front

What is the function of rods in the retina?

Back

Rods are responsible for vision in low light conditions.

Front

What is visual acuity?

Back

Visual acuity is the clarity or sharpness of vision, dependent on cones and bright light.