Psychology Ch.5 Crossword

height of a wave
point where we can not respond to visual information in the portion of the visual field
fluid-filled, snail-shaped structure that contains the sensory receptor cells of the auditory system
transparent covering over the eye
small indentation in the retina that contains cones
number of waves that pass a given point in a given time period
cycles per second; measure of frequency
middle ear ossicle; also known as the anvil
colored portion of the eye
perception of the body's movement through space
curved transparent structure that provides additional focus for light entering the eye
middle ear ossicle; also known as the hammer
sensory signal indicating potential harm and maybe pain
bulb-like structure at the tip of the frontal lob, where the olfactory nerves begin
carries visual information from the retina to the brain
touch receptor that detects transient pressure and higher frequency vibrations
way that sensory information is interpreted and consciously experienced
chemical message sent by another individual
visible part of the ear that protrudes from the head
perception of the body position
specialized photoreceptor that works well in low light conditions
what happens when sensory information is detected by a sensory receptor
middle ear ossicle; also known as the stirrup
sounds purity
conversion from the sensory stimulus energy to action potential
lowest point of a wave
eardrum
taste for monosodium glutamate
spinning sensation
contributes to our ability to maintain balance and body posture