Human Anatomy
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780073403700
Author: Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.1, Problem 1AWYK
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To determine:
Types of neurons required to read braille.
Types of sensory nerve endings required to read braille.
Introduction:
In the animals, the nervous system that is responsible for sensing the information is the sensory system. This system comprises of neural pathways, sensory neurons, and various parts of the brain to signal the senses. The sensory systems are required for vision, taste, smell, balance, hearing, touch, and temperature. The types of sensory systems are the gustatory system, somatosensory system, auditory system, visual sensory system, and primary olfactory system.
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Human Anatomy
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