senses Flashcards
1
Q
vision
A
Week 4 (2 optic nerves)
Week 16 (Light vs Dark)
2
Q
retina
A
Cells at the back of the eye that perceive and process light at week 8
3
Q
hearing
A
Begins week 2 or 3 after conception and completed by week 6 (Ear canal)
2 functions of ear
4
Q
cochlea
A
It is the inner ear that carries sound signals to the brain
5
Q
taste
A
Week 8 (Buds)
First taste is salty
6
Q
smell
A
Week 6-7 (olfactory receptor neurons)
7
Q
touch
A
Somatosensory are touch receptors throughout the body
Week 8 (facial touch receptors) and how touch measured in utero
