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The Ear
Houses two senses
Hearing
Equilibrium (balance)
Receptors
Sound receptors Mechanoreceptors
Both stimulated by the movement of fluid
Middle ear
Inner (internal) ear
Vestibule
Semicircular canals
Mechanism of Equilibrium
Equilibrium has two functional parts
Static equilibrium
Receptors in the vestibule
Dynamic equilibrium
Receptors in the semicircular canals
Static Equilibrium
Function of Maculae
Dynamic Equilibrium
Responds to angular or rotatory movements of the head
Dynamic Equilibrium
During angular head movements
The cupula stimulates the hair cells An impulse is sent via the vestibular nerve to the cerebellum
Mechanism of Hearing
Organ of Corti
Located within the cochlea
Hearing receptors hair cells on the basilar membrane Gel-like tectorial membrane is capable of bending hair cells Cochlear nerve attached to hair cells transmits nerve impulses to auditory cortex on temporal lobe
Mechanisms of Hearing
Vibrations from sound waves move tectorial membrane Hair cells are bent by the membrane An action potential starts in the cochlear nerve
Receptors for both senses complement each other and respond to many of the same stimuli
Impulses are transmitted via the olfactory nerve Interpretation of smells is made in the olfactory cortex of the brain
Olfactory Epithelium
Soft palate
Inner surface of the cheeks
Hairs are stimulated by chemicals dissolved in saliva and transmit impulses to the brain
Taste Sensations
Sweet receptors Sour receptors
Acids Alkaloids Sugars Saccharine Some amino acids
Chipped
Girl who almost died from a brain abscess following a tongue piercing She had part of her skull removed to relieve pressure caused by the infection She can still feel the soft spot where the skull is missing Rare, but real
Blood loss
The tongue contains large blood vessels, and you're in trouble if one of them is perforated. You could end up having to have the vessel closed surgically in hospital.
Lingering pain
Hepatitis
or HIV
Unsterile instruments are a great way to spread these and other infections
you must do this, be sure to go to a reputable clinic, and be very sure that they do things properly: autoclave sterilization and gloves.
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How Are Ear Tubes Inserted? Ear tubes are inserted through an outpatient surgical procedure called a myringotomy. A myringotomy refers to an incision (a hole) in the ear drum or tympanic membrane. This is most often done under a surgical microscope with a small scalpel (tiny knife), but it can also be accomplished with a laser. If an ear tube is not inserted, the hole would heal and close within a few days. To prevent this, an ear tube is placed in the hole to keep it open and allow air to reach the middle ear space (ventilation). Ear Tube Surgery A light general anesthetic (laughing gas) is administered for young children. Some older children and adults may be able to tolerate the procedure without anesthetic. A myringotomy is performed and the fluid behind the ear drum (in the middle ear space) is suctioned out. The ear tube is then placed in the hole. Ear drops may be administered after the ear tube is placed and may be necessary for a few days. The procedure usually lasts less than 15 minutes and patients awaken quickly. Sometimes the otolaryngologist will recommend removal of the adenoid tissue (lymph tissue located in the upper airway behind the nose) when ear tubes are placed. This is often considered when a repeat tube insertion is necessary. Current research indicates that removing adenoid tissue concurrent with placement of ear tubes can reduce the risk of recurrent ear infection and the need for repeat surgery.
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Adaptation:
decreasing sensitivity Threshold: minimal amount of stimulus needed to illicit a response. Taste:
Adapt: complete 1-5 minutes Threshold: bitter lowest (poisons), sour, salt & sweet Adapt: 50% after 1 sec. Threshold: very low 1/25,000,000,000mg/ml.
Smell: