Sensory Perception

What are olfactory receptors?

• Glands in the skin

• Muscles in the ear

• Specialized sensory receptors in the nasal cavity

• Nerve cells in the tongue

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Which part of the brain is responsible for the perception of smell?

• cerebellum

• hippocampus

• medulla oblongata

• olfactory bulb

What is anosmia?

• Inflammation of the nose

• Excessive mucus production

• Loss of taste

• Anosmia

How many primary odors can humans detect?

• 20

• 5

• 2

• 10

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What is the purpose of olfactory adaptation?

• To decrease the sense of smell and reduce sensitivity to odors.

• To impair the ability to detect new smells and limit sensory perception.

• To increase the likelihood of sensory overload and overwhelm the olfactory system.

• To prevent sensory overload and enhance detection of new smells.

What is the process of transduction in olfaction?

• Conversion of odor molecules into electrical signals

• Conversion of odor molecules into visual signals

• Conversion of odor molecules into sound signals

• Conversion of odor molecules into heat signals

What is the role of the olfactory bulb in the perception of smell?

• The olfactory bulb is responsible for taste perception.

• The olfactory bulb is involved in hearing.

• The olfactory bulb is not involved in the perception of smell.

• The olfactory bulb processes and transmits signals related to smell.

What are the five basic tastes?

• spicy, tangy, bland, savory, pungent

• sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami

What is the difference between taste and flavor?

• Taste and flavor are the same thing.

• Taste is only related to smell, while flavor is related to taste.

• Taste refers to the basic sensations detected by the tongue, while flavor is a combination of taste, smell, and other sensory experiences.

• Taste is a subjective experience, while flavor is an objective measurement.

How does the sense of taste develop in humans?

• The sense of taste develops through the interaction of taste buds on the tongue with different molecules in food.

• The sense of taste develops through the sense of sight.

• The sense of taste develops through the sense of touch.

• The sense of taste develops through the sense of smell.