Information Processing

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What is the electromagnetic sense among the human senses?

Back

Sight is the electromagnetic sense, as it detects light waves.

Front

What are chemicals in food that are detected by taste buds called?

Back

Tastants are the chemicals in food that are detected by taste buds.

Front

Where do all sensory cells send their signals?

Back

All sensory cells send signals to the brain.

Front

What are neurons or cells found in specialized organs that send signals to the brain called?

Back

They are known as sensory receptors.

Front

What are airborne odor molecules called?

Back

Airborne odor molecules are called odorants.

Front

What is the role of sensory receptors in the human body?

Back

Sensory receptors detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

Front

What is the function of taste buds?

Back

Taste buds detect tastants and send signals to the brain to identify flavors.

Front

How do the senses of taste and smell work together?

Back

Taste and smell work together to create the perception of flavor.

Front

What is the difference between tastants and odorants?

Back

Tastants are chemicals detected by taste buds, while odorants are airborne molecules detected by the sense of smell.

Front

What is the pathway of sensory information from receptors to the brain?

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Sensory information travels from receptors to sensory neurons, then to the brain for processing.