Psychology Assignment

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA
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STATE
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
NAME: NWANNA PECULIAR CHIMSIMDINDU
REG NUMBER: 2022444121
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

II
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
DRAW AND LABEL THE DIAGRAM OF THE EYES,
EAR, NOSE, TONGUE
COURSE CODE: PSY102

DATE: 14/08/2024
LECTURER NAME: DR NNEKA
NWANGWU
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
Draw and label the diagram of the
following:
1. The eyes
2. The ear
3. The nose
4. The tongue
And write out their functions
1.
(A) THE EYES
The eyes as one of the most vital part of
the body are complex and fascinating
organs that enables us to perceive and
interpret visual information and are
responsible for detecting light and
converting it into signals that the brain
can Interpret as vision. The eyes are
made up of several layers of
transparent issues, Including the
cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina.
FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PART OF THE

EYES
1. The cornea: This is the transparent
front part of the eye that covers the iris,
pupil, and lens. It’s main function is to
retract the light as it enters the eye.
The cornea helps focus light onto the
retina, which is the light sensitive tissue
at the back of the eye.
2. Iris: The iris is a colored part of the

eye that control the amount of light that
enters the eye by adjusting the size of
the pupil. The iris contains tiny muscles
that can contract or relax to change the
size of the pupil, allowing the eye to
adjust to changes in light levels.
3. Pupil: The pupil is an opening in the

center of the iris that can change size to
regulate the amount of light that enters
the eye. The size of the pupil is
controlled by the iris muscles and helps
the eye adjust to changes in light levels.
4. Lens: The lens is a transparent,

flexible structure behind the iris and
pupil that focuses light onto the retina.
The lens can change shape to help focus
light onto the retina, which allows the
eye to focus on objects at different
distances.
5. Retina: The retina is a light-sensitive

tissue at the back of the eye that
converts light into electrical signals that
are transmitted to the brain via the
optic nerve. The retina contains two
types of photoreceptor cells, called rods
and cones, which are responsible for
detecting light and transmitting signals
to the brain. The retina also contains
other cells, such as bipolar cells and
retinal ganglion cells, which help
process and transmit the visual
information to the brain.
(B) THE EAR
FUNCTIONS OF THE EAR

Ears are the organs responsible for
hearing and balance. They consist of
three main parts: the outer ear, middle
ear, and inner ear. The outer ear
includes the visible part called the pinna
or auricle, and the ear canal or external
auditory canal. The middle ear is an air-
filled space located behind the eardrum
and contains three small bones called
the ossicles: the malleus, incus, and
stapes. The inner ear is divided into the
cochlea, which is responsible for
hearing, and the vestibular system,
which is responsible for balance and
spatial orientation.
1. The Outer ear: The outer ear

consists of the visible part called the
pinna or auricle, and the ear canal or
external auditory canal. The pinna
helps collect sound waves and
directs them into the ear canal,
which carries the sound waves to
the eardrum. The eardrum, also
known as the tympanic membrane,
separates the outer ear from the
middle ear.
2. Middle ear: The middle ear is an

air-filled space located behind the
eardrum and contains three small
bones called the ossicles: the
malleus, incus, and stapes. These
bones transmit the vibrations from
the eardrum to the oval window, a
flexible membrane in the inner ear.
The middle ear Is connected to the
back of the nasal cavity by the
Eustachian tube, which helps
equalize air pressure between the
middle ear and the atmosphere.
3. Inner ear: The inner ear is

divided into the cochlea, which is
responsible for hearing, and the
vestibular system, which is
responsible for balance and spatial
orientation. The cochlea is a spiral-
shaped structure filled with fluid and
lined with tiny hair cells. When the
ossicles vibrate the eardrum, they
cause the fluid in the cochlea to
move, which stimulates the hair cells
and sends signals to the auditory
nerve, which transmits the
information to the brain. The
vestibular system consists of three
semicircular canals and the otolithic
organs (utricle and saccule), which
detect head movements and help
maintain balance and spatial
orientation.
(C) THE NOSE
FUNCTIONS
The primary functions of the nose are:
1. Smell: The nose is responsible for
detecting and processing odors from the
environment. This is achieved through
the olfactory receptors located in the
nasal cavity.
2. .Breathing: The nose plays a crucial
role in the breathing process by
filtering, humidifying, and warming the
air before it enters the lungs.
3. Mucus production: The nose

produces mucus, which helps to trap
dust, bacteria, particles that may enter
the body.
4. Regulation of temperature and

humidity: The nose helps to regulate
the temperature and humidity of the air
that enters the body by warming and
humidifying it.
5. Sense of taste: The nose also plays a

role in the sense of taste by detecting
certain flavors and aromas in food and
beverages.
(D) THE TONGUE:

FUNCTIONS OF THE TONGUE
1. Manipulation of food: The tongue

plays a crucial role in manipulating
food during eating, allowing us to
chew, swallow, and even mix food
with saliva.
2. Speech production: The tongue is
involved in the production of speech
sounds, as it moves and changes the
shape of the mouth to create
different sounds.
3. Taste sensation: The tongue
contains taste buds that allow us to
perceive different tastes, such as
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
4. Licking: The tongue is used for
various purposes, such as licking
wounds, cleaning food from our
teeth, and even grooming ourselves.
5. Swallowing: The tongue helps to

push food and liquids down the
esophagus, allowing for efficient
digestion and absorption in the
stomach and intestines.
6. Facial expression: The tongue

can also be used to express
emotions, such as sticking it out to
show defiance or sticking it in the
cheek to show embarrassment or
shyness.

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NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA

PMB 50/25 ENUGU EXPRESSWAY, ANAMBRA

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

NAME: NWANNA PECULIAR CHIMSIMDINDU

REG NUMBER: 2022444121

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

COURSE CODE: PSY102

And write out their functions

FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PART OF THE

2. Iris: The iris is a colored part of the

3. Pupil: The pupil is an opening in the

4. Lens: The lens is a transparent,

5. Retina: The retina is a light-sensitive

(B) THE EAR

FUNCTIONS OF THE EAR

1. The Outer ear: The outer ear

2. Middle ear: The middle ear is an

3. Inner ear: The inner ear is

(C) THE NOSE

3. Mucus production: The nose

4. Regulation of temperature and

5. Sense of taste: The nose also plays a

(D) THE TONGUE:

1. Manipulation of food: The tongue

5. Swallowing: The tongue helps to

6. Facial expression: The tongue

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