E2+Perception+of+Stimuli

E Neurobiology and behaviour - E1 Stimulus and Response - E2 Perception of Stimuli - E3 Innate and Learned Behaviour - E4 Neurotransmitters and Synapses - E5 (HL) The Human Brain - E6 (HL) Further Studies of Behaviour - Neurobiology Labs

Try out the activities and read up on some interesting facts about your vision source: @http://xkcd.com/1080/
 * Starter**


 * Assessment statements** (IBO notes added to some point to clearly indicate what needs to be understood and what does not)
 * E.2.1 || Outline the diversity of stimuli that can be detected by human sensory receptors, including mechanoreceptors, chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors and photoreceptors. Details of how each receptor functions are not required. ||
 * E.2.2 || Label a diagram of the structure of the human eye. The diagram should include the sclera, cornea, conjunctiva, eyelid, choroid, aqueous humour, pupil, lens, iris, vitreous humour, retina, fovea, optic nerve and blind spot. ||
 * E.2.3 || Annotate a diagram of the retina to show the cell types and the direction in which light moves. Include names of rod and cone cells, bipolar neurons and ganglion cells. ||
 * E.2.4 || Compare rod and cone cells. Include: use in dim light versus bright light,one type sensitive to all visible wavelengths versus three types sensitive to red, blue and green light, passage of impulses from a group of rod cells to a single nerve fibre in the optic nerve versus passage from a single cone cell to a single nerve fibre. ||
 * E.2.5 || Explain the processing of visual stimuli, including edge enhancement and contralateral processing. This can be illustrated by the abnormal perceptions of patients with brain lesions. ||
 * E.2.6 || Label a diagram of the ear. Include pinna, eardrum, bones of the middle ear, oval window, round window, semicircular canals, auditory nerve and cochlea. ||
 * E.2.7 || Explain how sound is perceived by the ear, including the roles of the eardrum, bones of the middle ear, oval and round windows, and the hair cells of the cochlea. The roles of the other parts of the ear are not expected. ||

An alternative set of notes from [|i-Biology] can be found here media type="custom" key="24170428"
 * Workbooks and Worksheets **

Steven Taylor ( [|i-Biology] ) has a great presentation to view and take notes from before starting your notebook media type="custom" key="24170430"
 * Presentations and tutorials **

Sunamas tutorials on [|visual pathways] and [|information processing on the retina] are helpful when trying to understand vision

Use [|click4biology] to review and complete your notes

Before completing your notes you will be peer teaching part of E1 and E2 and learning the remaining content from other students
 * Activity Ideas **

Perception of colour nature - not all creatures see as we do. This [|exhibit from the Royal Society] explain why and gives links to supporting studies. This pictoral summary from [|BBC News] is a good visual summary.
 * Useful links **