Multiple Choice
Which of the following receptor types contributes to the sense of touch by responding to light pressure?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Sensory Receptors
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Which two divisions make up the sensory nervous system?
A
Sympathetic sensory and parasympathetic sensory
B
Autonomic sensory and motor sensory
C
Central sensory and peripheral sensory
D
Somatic sensory and visceral sensory
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Understand that the sensory nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information from the environment and the body.
Recognize that the sensory nervous system is divided into two main components: the somatic sensory system and the visceral sensory system.
The somatic sensory system is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints, such as touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception.
The visceral sensory system processes sensory information from the internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, and digestive organs, including sensations like hunger, thirst, and internal pain.
By understanding these two divisions, you can see that the sensory nervous system is composed of the somatic sensory and visceral sensory systems, which together help the body respond to both external and internal stimuli.
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