In an experiment that tested eye muscle reaction time based on a physical stimulus, 12 subjects were tapped on the shoulder using a mallet connected to the BioPac system. The mallet was used to display an accurate time of impact compared to reaction time. The visual reaction to stimulus had a shorter average reaction time than the visual reaction to light. This occurred in both the dominant and non-dominant eyes. Even though the reaction times were faster on average, the dominant eye was still slower to react. What could explain these results?

In an experiment that tested eye muscle reaction time based on a physical stimulus, 12 subjects were tapped on the shoulder using a mallet connected to the BioPac system. The mallet was used to display an accurate time of impact compared to reaction time. The visual reaction to stimulus had a shorter average reaction time than the visual reaction to light. This occurred in both the dominant and non-dominant eyes. Even though the reaction times were faster on average, the dominant eye was still slower to react. What could explain these results?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter14: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: When a receptor cell detects a specific kind of stimulus, what happens to the stimulus energy?

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