5 Questions
Which term refers to the sense of touch and other related sensations such as temperature and pain?
Somatosensation
What does the vestibular system provide a sense of?
Balance and position in space
What does proprioception tell you?
Location and position of bones, joints, and muscles
What is the process of translating external stimuli into electrochemical signals called?
Sensory transduction
What do the sensory systems in the body share the goal of doing?
Converting external stimuli into electrochemical signals
Test your knowledge on the sensory and motor systems, specifically focusing on the sense of touch and somatosensation. This quiz will cover topics such as the different stimuli experienced in somatosensation, including temperature, pain, pressure, and vibration.
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