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Title: 212-6 Sensory Systems

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Total Flash Cards: 6

Created: 02/25/2009 12:03:35

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Pathway for transduction of stimuli by receptors
 Definition
Receptor protein detects stimulus --> open/close ion channel --> change in membrane potential --> signal sent to integrating center (CNS)
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Receptive field
 Definition
Region of sensory surface that causes response when stimulated
Term
Lateral inhibition
 Definition
Uses more than one receptor cell
greater acuity
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SImilarities of Olfaction and Gustation
 Definition
Chemoreceptors
Term
Location of vertebrate olfactory system
 Definition
In roof of nasal cavity
in mucous layer
Term
Location of vertebrate olfactory system
 Definition
In roof of nasal cavity
in mucous layer