Special Senses
Taste and Smell The Chemical Senses. Specialized to detect chemicals dissolved in a fluid The fluid may be saliva, mucous, or blood plasma Rely on receptors.
The Special Senses Human Anatomy Chapter 16. I. The chemical senses: taste and smell Four of the five senses are localized in the face and head area.
Sensory Physiology Sensation Awareness of changes in environment Changes can be internal or external How is perception different? Awareness of.
Chapter 15: Special Senses
The brain’s processing of sensory input & motor output is cyclical rather than linear Sensations: stimulus to the brain Perceptions: interpretation of.
