The Conversion of a Fresh Coffee Aroma into Neural Impulses

question 44

Multiple Choice

The conversion of a fresh coffee aroma into neural impulses by sensory receptor cells best illustrates

• A) top-down processing.
• B) transduction.
• C) sensory adaptation.
• D) priming.

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Definitions:

Loud

Loud describes a sound that has a high volume or intensity, often capable of causing a noticeable reaction or discomfort in listeners.

dB

A unit of measurement that indicates the relative loudness of sounds in terms of the logarithmic scale, with higher numbers representing louder sounds.

Amplitude

Stimulus intensity; in audition, roughly equivalent to loudness, graphed by the increasing height of a sound wave.

Loudness

Loudness is the subjective perception of the intensity of sound, often measured in decibels, influencing how sound is experienced.