sensory systems (ch 13 cont.) Flashcards
1
Q
in order for us to interpret anything, they must first be converted into ____
A
APs
2
Q
free nerve endings are found in…
A
organs such as the ear, eye, and nose
3
Q
kinds of sensory processing
A
receptor processing
circuit processing
perception processing
pain
4
Q
receptor processing occurs by _____
A
receptor
5
Q
specificity means…
A
for a given sense
6
Q
field means…
A
for a given area
7
Q
transduction is…
A
the conversion of a stimulus to APs
8
Q
adaptation is…
A
the decrease in APs with a prolonged stimulus
9
Q
phasic receptors…
A
easily adapt (ex: touch)
10
Q
tonic receptors…
A
do not adapt (ex: body position)
