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Which term refers to the sense of touch and other related sensations such as temperature and pain?
What does the vestibular system provide a sense of?
What does proprioception tell you?
What is the process of translating external stimuli into electrochemical signals called?
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What do the sensory systems in the body share the goal of doing?
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Study Notes
Sensation and Sensory Systems
- Somatosensation refers to the sense of touch, encompassing sensations such as temperature, pain, and texture.
- Vestibular System provides a sense of balance and spatial orientation, crucial for maintaining equilibrium and coordinating movement.
- Proprioception informs the brain about the position and movement of body parts, enabling coordination and spatial awareness.
Neural Processing of Stimuli
- The process of translating external stimuli into electrochemical signals is known as transduction, key for converting physical phenomena into a format the nervous system can process.
- Sensory systems in the body share the goal of detecting environmental changes, facilitating appropriate responses and interactions with the surroundings.
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Description
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.
