Sensations and special senses Flashcards

1
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Sensation

definition

A

census or unconscious awareness of external or internal stimuli

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2
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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)

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3
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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

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4
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list 4 modalities of general somatic senses

A

tactile
thermal
pain
proprioceptive

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5
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list 5 special sesnes

A
olfaction 
gustation 
vision 
hearing 
equilibrium
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