10 Questions
Which term refers to the awareness of stimuli?
Sensation
What is the function of the receptors in the sensory nervous system?
To detect changes in the environment
What is the term used to describe the ability of receptors to respond to stimuli?
Excitability
What is the specific modality perceived when the retina is stimulated?
Flashes of light
What is the term for the specialized structures at the peripheral ends of the afferent nerves?
Receptors
Which term refers to the understanding of data?
Perception
What is the main function of the receptors in the sensory nervous system?
To detect changes in the external or internal environment
What is the term used to describe the ability of receptors to respond to stimuli?
Excitability
What is the specific modality perceived when the retina is stimulated?
Flashes of light
What is the term for the specialized structures at the peripheral ends of the afferent nerves?
Receptors
Test your knowledge on neurophysiology with this quiz! Explore the sensory system, sensations, and perceptions while learning about the functions of receptors and how they detect and transduce stimuli. Challenge yourself with questions on the posterior, afferent, and efferent pathways, as well as the role of interneurons in the sensory nervous system.
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