How We Sense the World
Learning Objective
I can describe how the structures of the eye, ear, tongue, and skin enable sensory perception.
Lesson Flow
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Vision: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #18
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Optical illusions exploit the disconnect between sensation and perception, or what your eyes see versus what your brain understands.
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The eyeball wall consists of three layers: the fibrous, vascular, and inner layers.
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The retina contains two types of photoreceptors called rods and cones, which convert light energy into electrical signals.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how photoreceptors in the retina convert light energy into signals that the brain can interpret, differentiating between the roles of rods and cones in this process.”
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