Human Systems Interactions Investigation 3

Front

What is a sensory cell that responds to visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Photoreceptor: A type of sensory cell that detects light and is essential for vision.

Front

What is a nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses?

Back

Neuron: A specialized cell that carries messages throughout the body via electrical signals.

Front

What is the time it takes for a stimulus to produce a response called?

Back

Response Time: The duration between the presentation of a stimulus and the resulting reaction.

Front

What is the perception of pressure, temperature, or pain experienced through the skin?

Back

Touch: A sense that allows us to perceive physical sensations through the skin.

Front

What is anything that causes an action or response?

Back

Stimulus: An event or object that elicits a reaction from an organism.

Front

What is the function of a mechanoreceptor?

Back

Mechanoreceptor: A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Front

What is the role of a chemoreceptor?

Back

Chemoreceptor: A sensory receptor that responds to chemical stimuli, such as taste and smell.

Front

What is the synapse?

Back

Synapse: The junction between two neurons where information is transmitted from one to another.

Front

What is the central nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Peripheral Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body.