Sensations and the Sense of Touch Quiz

What is the primary function of sensations in humans?

• To improve vision

• To regulate emotions

• To determine motor movement

• To enhance memory

Which system is responsible for the sense of touch?

• Visual system

• Gustatory system

• Somatosensory system

• Auditory system

What is tactile anesthesia?

• A form of pressure

• A sensation of warmth

• The loss of ability to feel touch

• A type of pain

What sensation is described as tingling or pricking of the skin?

• Hypoesthesia

• Paresthesia

• Hyperesthesia

• Anesthesia

Which of the following is NOT a type of sensation mentioned in the slides shown before?

• Cold

• Hot

• Taste

• Pain

What type of receptors respond to variations in pressure?

• Thermoreceptors

• Photoreceptors

• Pressure receptors

• Chemoreceptors

What is the role of sensations in daily activities?

• They only affect emotional states

• They carry associations with sensations

• They are only related to pain

• They are irrelevant

How is touch awareness typically tested?

• By using a thermometer

• By assessing visual acuity

• By applying light touch and asking for recognition

• By measuring pain tolerance

What might cause paresthesia?

• High temperature

• Increased blood flow

• Excessive hydration

• Nerve damage

Which of the following sensations is NOT part of the somatosensory system?

• Taste

• Itch

• Vibrations

• Pressure