Somatic and Special Senses Flashcards
Which of the following is not part of the Somatic Senses?
a. Touch
b. Pressure
c. Pain
d. Visceral Senses
d. Visceral Senses
Conscious or subconscious awareness of changes in external or internal environment
a. Perception
b. Sense
c. Sensation
d. None of the above
c. Sensation
Conscious awareness and interpretation of sensations and is primarily a function of the cerebral cortex
a. Perception
b. Senses
c. Sensation
d. Touch
a. Perception
What must occur to activate a certain receptor?
a. Nerve Impulse
b. Sensation
c. Stimulus
d. Pain
c. Stimulus
Where is the nerve impulse conducted to?
a. Brain
b. Medulla
c. Cerebellum
d. All of the above
a. Brain
The decrease in strength of receptors = increase in responsiveness in receptors.
True or False?
False.
Which of the following is a part of SLOWLY ADAPTING sensations?
a. Pressure
b. Smell
c. Pain
d. Touch
c. Pain
Defined as how the cerebral cortex interprets the sensation
a. Receptor
b. Somatic
c. Adaptation
d. Perception
Perception
Which of the following is NOT a tactile sensation?
a. Pain
b. Vibration
c. Touch
d. Pressure
a. Pain
Which is not a rapidly adapting sensation?
a. Body Position
b. Touch
c. Smell
d. All of the above
a. Body Position
Which receptor detects pressure, vibration and touch sensations?
a. Free Nerve Endings
b. Encapsulated Nerve Endings
c. Photoreceptors
d. Separate Cells
b. Encapsulated Nerve Endings
