Details Title: 212-6 Sensory Systems Description: N/A Total Flash Cards: 6 Created: 02/25/2009 12:03:35		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Physiology Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term 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) Term Receptive field Definition Region of sensory surface that causes response when stimulated Term Lateral inhibition Definition Uses more than one receptor cell greater acuity Term 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