Module 21A

Front

What is the sense that combines pressure, warmth, cold, and pain?

Back

Touch

Front

What cognitive process influences the brain's sensory response?

Back

Cognition

Front

Where in the body are nociceptors primarily found?

Back

In the skin

Front

Which taste sensation indicates the presence of potentially toxic acids?

Back

Sour

Front

What occurs when aroma reaches the receptors at the top of the nose?

Back

The receptors send the message to the olfactory bulb.

Front

What are nociceptors responsible for detecting?

Back

Painful stimuli.

Front

What is the role of the olfactory bulb in the sense of smell?

Back

It processes the signals received from olfactory receptors.

Front

What are the four basic tastes recognized by humans?

Back

Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

Front

How does touch sensation travel to the brain?

Back

Through sensory neurons that transmit signals to the brain.

Front

What is the function of thermoreceptors?

Back

To detect changes in temperature.