Sensations and special senses Flashcards
1
Q
Sensation
definition
A
census or unconscious awareness of external or internal stimuli
2
Q
what are the two classes of sensory modality? list 3 of what that includes
A
special senses ; smell, taste, vision
general senses
somatic (tactile and thermal) and visceral (pressure and stretch)
3
Q
Process of sensation. list the 4 events
A
Stimulation of the sensory receptor
transduction of the stimulus
generation of nerve impulse
integration of sensory input
4
Q
list 4 modalities of general somatic senses
A
tactile
thermal
pain
proprioceptive
5
Q
list 5 special sesnes
A
olfaction gustation vision hearing equilibrium