Human Anatomy: Special Senses Study Guide (PDF)
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This document is a study guide for special senses in human anatomy. It covers taste, smell, vision, and hearing. Diagrams are included.
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**[Unit 3: Lecture Study Guide]** **Special Senses** - - - - - **[The Chemical Senses - Taste and Smell]** - **Taste Buds** - - - - - - - - - - **Taste Sensations and the Gustatory Pathway** There are five basic taste sensations: - - - - -...
**[Unit 3: Lecture Study Guide]** **Special Senses** - - - - - **[The Chemical Senses - Taste and Smell]** - **Taste Buds** - - - - - - - - - - **Taste Sensations and the Gustatory Pathway** There are five basic taste sensations: - - - - - **Influences of Other Sensations in Taste**![](media/image3.png) - - - **The Eye and Vision** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ![](media/image11.png) **Structure of the Eyeball** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Regional Specialization of the Retina** - - - - - - - ![](media/image7.png) ![](media/image16.png) **The Ear and Equilibrium** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Vestibular apparatus** - These are equilibrium receptors in the semicircular canals and vestibule. They maintain our orientation and balance in space. **Vestibular receptors** monitor static equilibrium. **Semicircular canal receptors** monitor dynamic equilibrium. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ![](media/image13.png) ![](media/image4.png) **Auditory and Equilibrium Pathways** - - - - -