The conversion of external energy into something that the nervous system can understand is known as

The somatosenses include all but the

A) receptors positioned within the skin. B) stretch receptors in skeletal muscle. C) receptors located within limb joints. D) hair cells within the cochlea. E) free nerve endings in the skin.

How should you react to a policy that supports the initial testing of hearing at age three and a half years?

a. Great idea. b. Great idea, but since few hearing problems occur before this age, you are unlikely to identify any children with hearing problems. c. Bad idea, because by that time those with significant hearing loss reach this age, they are at significant risk for life-long speech and language difficulties. d. Bad idea, as accurate assessment of hearing is not possible until age five.