CH11. SENSORY PROCESSES

1. Which of the following receptors are responsible for detecting pain?

A. Mechanoreceptors

B. Thermoreceptors

C. Nociceptors

D. Photoreceptors

Answer: C

Explanation:

Nociceptors are specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting pain, including stimuli from physical injury, extreme temperatures, or chemical changes.

2. Which of the following best describes the process of transduction in sensory systems?

A. Conversion of a stimulus into a neural signal

B. Interpretation of sensory stimuli in the brain

C. Detection of external stimuli by sensory receptors

D. Adaptation to constant stimulation over time

Answer: A

Explanation:

Transduction is the process by which sensory receptors convert external stimuli (like light, sound, or pressure) into electrical signals that can be processed by the nervous system.

3. Which of the following is involved in the sense of taste?

A. Olfactory receptors

B. Papillae

C. Cochlea

D. Vestibular apparatus

Answer: B

Explanation:

Papillae are structures on the tongue that house taste buds, which contain the sensory cells responsible for detecting different tastes.

4. Which of the following explains why we can focus on a single conversation in a noisy room?

A. Divided attention

B. Sensory adaptation

C. Cocktail party effect

D. Change blindness

Answer: C

Explanation:

The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to focus on a single conversation or sound in a noisy environment, while filtering out other distractions.