Define punctate distribution, tactile localization, two-point discrimination, plus adaptation and discuss the significance of each.

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Q: 1. Why does material have to be in solution for it to be sensed as taste? 2. What are the primary…

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Q: 7. Name the biological significance of pain sensitivity for human body,

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Q: Explain why continuous sounds are an issue for accurate sound localization Make sure to describe a…

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Q: 1.) Which of the following statements about neural impulses leaving the inner ear is true? A.) They…

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Q: 7. From the following choices, select the function of the cochlea. a. static equilibrium b. taste c.…

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Q: Which one of the following statement is not correct about sensory memory?   a. It holds…

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Q: 5. Explain the difference between hearing and listening. Include key points or limitations of either…

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Q: 1) During echolocation ______ are used. A) high frequency sounds B) low frequency sounds C) the…

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Q: Describe the different body senses and how they tunction.

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Q: 3. The Sense of Hearing Sound Production - Labeling Activity 1 The figure below events are numbered…

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Q: 5. How is stimulus intensity coded in APs?

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Q: 7. From the following choices, select the function of the cochlea. a. static equilibrium b. taste c.…

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Q: 4. The two-point discrimination test determines the density of a. cutaneous touch receptors b.…

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Q: 2. Which aspect of sound is mapped in the cochlea by the actions of the basilar membrane?  a. All…

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Evolutionary adaptations

Evolutionary adaptation is the process through which organisms adapt or adjust to their surroundings to increase the chances of survival, mating, and reproduction. An organism's behavior, physiology, and structure are adjusted or changed to make it more suited to its environment.