1 The cochlea, dedicated to hearing; converting sound pressure patterns from the outer ear into electrochemical impulses which are passed on to the brain via the auditory nerve.
The Scoville Heat Scale. The Scoville scale is a measure of the 'hotness' of a chilli pepper or anything derived from chilli peppers, i.e. hot sauce. The scale is actually a measure of the concentration of the chemical compound capsaicin which is the active component that produces the heat sensation for humans.
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is an intelligence test that is used quite commonly, and it measures the verbal and nonverbal abilities of adults. The test has been revised in recent years and is now called the WAIS-R.