Which of the Following Best Defines the Difference Threshold (Jnd)

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the difference threshold (jnd)

• A)the minimum absolute threshold
• B)the maximum absolute threshold
• C)the change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected
• D)the minimum likelihood of a false alarm

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Definitions:

Type II Alveolar Cell

is a cell in the alveoli of the lungs that produces surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent lung collapse.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension, in the lungs it prevents the collapse of alveoli during exhalation.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the bloodstream and the environment.

Odor Molecules

Chemical compounds that are perceived by the olfactory system, leading to the sensation of smell.