Special Senses Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 special senses
A
Olfaction, gustation, hearing, vision, equilibrium
2
Q
What are the differences between general senses and special senses
A
general senses - somatic sensations; scattered throughout body; are simple structures
Special senses - olfaction, gustation, hearing, vision, equilibrium; are concentrated in specific locations in the head; distinct structures; complex neural pathways
