Module 2, Lecture 6: Sensory Biology Flashcards
1
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Role of sensory receptors
A
- Transmit information about the environment
- It is interpreted by the CNS, generating senses
2
Q
Animals vs humans sensory abilities
A
Several senses and sensory abilities are found in animals and not humans
3
Q
Senses vs. sensory receptors?
A
We have more senses than types of sensory receptors
4
Q
Sense
A
integration of the stimulus
5
Q
Sensory receptors
A
individual cell that detects stimulus
