Using Examples from Three Different Senses,describe Three Activities in Which

question 28

Essay

Using examples from three different senses,describe three activities in which you need to detect small differences in the intensity of sensory stimuli.What role does your difference threshold play in each activity?

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Definitions:

Second Messenger

A substance inside a cell that acts as a signal molecule in response to an external stimulus, transmitting the message initiated by the first messenger.

Neuroendocrine Signaling

Neuroendocrine cells produce neurohormones that are transported down axons and released into the interstitial fluid.

cAMP

Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate, known as a secondary messenger, plays a crucial role in numerous biological functions, particularly in controlling metabolism.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in a person's body.