Medical Terminology Related to Touch Flashcards
1
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Afferent Neurons
A
Sensory nerves, responsible for bringing sensory information to the brain
2
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Efferent Neurons
A
Motor nerves, responsible for carrying signals from the brain to the rest of the body to perform an action
3
Q
Haptic Perception
A
Perception of touch
4
Q
Nociception
A
Perception of pain
5
Q
Proprioception
A
Perception of body movement and where it is in the environment
6
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Thermoception
A
Perception of temperature
