Anatomy & Physiology I: SENSES REVIEW
Rachel Bird, Claudia Caron & Maria Roman
GENERAL SENSES OVERVIEW:
| SENSE | PERCEIVED SENSATION | TYPE OF STIMULI | SENSORY RECEPTOR |
| Visceral | Hunger, thirst, fullness | Mechanical & Chemical | Mechanoreceptors & Chemoreceptors |
| Touch | Touch & pressure | Mechanical | Mechanoreceptors |
| Temperature | Hot/cold | Thermal | Thermoreceptors |
| Pain | Intense stimulus | Any | Nocioceptors |
| Proprioception | Body position & movement | Mechanical | Mechanoreceptor |
SENSORY RECEPTOR TYPES
General overview of different sensory types - mentioned in depth below
Brief overview of Sensory Receptors outlining:
- Stimulus
- Receptor type
- Location
Author: HMH Learning solutions for classrooms
Overview of General senses - outlining:
- Senses
- Detected stimuli
Author: HMH Learning solutions for classrooms
Test your knowledge with the General Senses quiz. 44 questions, the big majority are very relevant.
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