Essay: I. Define “sensory adaptation” and provide an example of an everyday situation that illustrates this phenomenon. II. List one specific example of a receptor known to adapt quickly and one example of a receptor that is known to adapt slowly or not all. 

Essay: Compare and contrast the structure and function of the macula and the crista ampullaris.

Olfactory receptors are different from most other nerve cells of the body because they are

In human ears, which of the following statements about “high-pitch” sounds is correct?

  The receptor shown in the image is involved in 

The stereocilia of the spiral organ are specifically located in which of the following areas?

A solution is prepared by dissolving 50.0g of sucrose (C12H22O11) in 250.g of water at 25oC.  What is the vapor pressure of the solution if the vapor pressure of water at 25oC is 23.76 mmHg? Molar mass of sucrose = 342.34 g/mol molar mass of water = 18.02 g/mol Equations:

Consider the image above of visual pathways in the brain. Select the answer that best describes the effect on the visual field if the area marked by the ? (question mark) is damaged. 

Consider the image above of visual pathways in the brain. Select the answer that best describes the effect on the visual field if the area marked by the ? (question mark) is damaged. 

The stereocilia of the spiral organ are specifically located in which of the following areas?