Biology 449 - Animal Physiology September 22, 2008

Lecture 11 - Sensory Physiology III

Chemoreception (cont'd)

Olfaction

Somatosensory system

Pressure

Temperature

Pain

Equilibrium

Audition - the ear

Structure

Function

Terms to Know

Olfaction
Olfactory receptor cell
Olfactory epithelium
Olfactory bulb

Ruffini’s capsule
Pacinian corpuscle
Hair receptor

Mechanical nociceptors
Heat nociceptors
Polymodal nociceptors

Hair cell
Stereocilia
Kinocilium

Otoliths (statoconia)
Otolith organs
   (maculae)

Semicircular canal
Ampulla
Cupula

Tympanic membrane
Auditory ossicles
Cochlea
Oval window
Round window
Organ of Corti
Basilar membrane
Tectorial membrane

 

Readings

Lecture 11:   Chapter 6, pages 202-221, 227-235
Lecture 12:   Chapter 7, pages 250-261, 264-271