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What is the scientific term for touch?
What is the scientific term for touch?
- Thermoreception
- Olfaction
- Mechanoreception (correct)
- Gustation
Which organ in the body is primarily responsible for our sense of touch?
Which organ in the body is primarily responsible for our sense of touch?
- Skin (correct)
- Mouth
- Eyes
- Nose
How do sensory organs communicate with the brain?
How do sensory organs communicate with the brain?
- Through blood vessels
- By sound waves
- By chemical signals
- Via nerves (correct)
Which part of the body perceives variations in texture, such as rough or fluffy sensations?
Which part of the body perceives variations in texture, such as rough or fluffy sensations?
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Where do sensory impulses travel through to reach the brain for processing?
Where do sensory impulses travel through to reach the brain for processing?
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What are the five basic tastes that the human brain can differentiate?
What are the five basic tastes that the human brain can differentiate?
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Which part of the tongue contains specialized cells that transmit impulses to the brain about taste?
Which part of the tongue contains specialized cells that transmit impulses to the brain about taste?
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What sense do the eyes primarily provide?
What sense do the eyes primarily provide?
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What are the two types of photoreceptors along the retina responsible for sensing light and discriminating between colors?
What are the two types of photoreceptors along the retina responsible for sensing light and discriminating between colors?
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What is the scientific term for hearing as mentioned in the text?
What is the scientific term for hearing as mentioned in the text?
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