Ch35 Senses Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are the 5 human sense
A
Touch Taste Smell Sight Hear
2
Q
What happens when receptor cells are in close contact with neurons?
A
- Detect stimuli eg heat light chemical pressure
* electrical impulses sent to the brain for interpretation
3
Q
What receptors does touch have
A
Touch has skin receptors for touch and temperature, different parts of the body have different amounts eg elbow heel of foot
4
Q
What receptors does taste have?
A
Receptors in taste buds, top side and lining throat
5
Q
What are four basic taste receptors
A
Bitter
Sour
Salt
Sweet
6
Q
What are the receptors for smell, what they do, where are they
A
Receptors on nasal cavity called olfactory (around 20 million of them) and are capable of detecting 1000different smells
