10 Intro to Somatosensory Systems Flashcards
1
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sensory transduction
A
conversion of stimulus from one form to another.
2
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receptive field
A
the space where a stimulus can alter the firing a neuron
3
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modality
A
encoded by the line of transmission
4
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intensity
A
encoded by frequency of APs
5
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duration
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encoded by adaptation
6
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location
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encoded by receptive field
7
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pacinian corpuscle
A
receptor adapted for rapid change
8
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adequate stimulus
A
the intended modality for a receptor, eye= light, hand=touch
9
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general visceral afferent (GVA)
A
interoception: it monitors events in the body
10
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SVA
A
special visceral afferent, taste and olfaction
11
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teloception
A
stimuli that are distant from the body
