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Ear drum
A merman with thin layers of tissue that vibrate in response to sound waves
Bones of the inner ear
Three tiny bones (hammer, anvil, stirrup) that concentrate the vibrations of the ear drum on the cochlea
Transduction
transforms stimulus energies, such as sights, sounds, and smells, into neural impulses our brains can interpret
Pitch
- rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone
Thalamus
directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits Replies
Anplitude
The hight of the wave
Temporal Lobe
lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory Areas
Pupil
adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters
Retina
light-sensitive inner surface of the eye, containing the receptor rods and cones plus layers of neurons that begin the processing of visual information
What is the role of the retina in the eye?
The retina is the light-sensitive inner surface of the eye that contains receptor rods and cones and begins the processing of visual information.
