2-Sensation Flashcards
1
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Receiving information from outside and within the body
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Sensation
2
Q
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory informationy
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Perception
3
Q
The conversion of sensory stimuli into a form that can be processed by sense receptorsy
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Transduction
4
Q
Explain the thalamus’ role in sensation.
A
The thalamus routes sensory information to parts of the brain that handle perception. The thalamus does not handle smell.
5
Q
The sense of muscle position and tension
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Proprioception
6
Q
Cells that convert movement or pressure into nerve impulses
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Mechanoreceptors
7
Q
What are the four things our skin can sense?
A
- heat/cold (infra-red light)
- pressure
- hair movement
- pain
8
Q
What is the purpose of pain?
A
Pain is the nervous system’s way of informing you that your body might be damaged and needs attention.
