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Why do certain areas of the body contain more sensory recptors?
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Where are the sensory areas for vision found in the brain?
The sensory areas for vision are found in the occipital lobe.
Which of the areas of the cerebral cortex receives sensation?
The primary sensory area which is located on the postcentral gyrus of the parietal lobe.
What part of the brain are most sensory areas located?
The hands, lips, tongue and genitals have the largest sensory representations. The hands, lips and mouth area also have the largest motor area representation. For more information on this, use the keywords "sensory and motor homunculi"
What are the five general areas of sensation?
General sensory receptors such as light touch and temperature receptors are located over the entire surface of the body. There are no specific areas where these receptors are located.
Is the skin on the different parts of the body different numbers of nerve receptors?
Yes, your lips actually have the greatest number of nerve (sensory) receptors followed by your hands. Conversely, areas such as your back are not nearly as sensitive to sensory stimulation.
Where are the sensory areas for vision found in the brain?
The sensory areas for vision are found in the occipital lobe.
What three function types within the cerebral cortex?
Brodmann areas. The three types of functional areas are association, motor and sensory areas.
What are the four Parts of the Sensory Pathway?
Sensory pathways function to provide us with information about our environment. The four parts of the sensory pathway are receptors, sensory neurons, sensory tracts, and sensory areas of the brain.
Which part of the brain divides motor and sensory areas?
Central sulcus
What is the largest area of the homunculus used for?
The largest areas of the homunculus used for sensory perception and motor control are generally the hands, lips, and face. These areas have a high density of sensory receptors and motor neurons, allowing for fine motor control and precise sensory discrimination.
What is the major relay station for sensory information ascending to primary sensory areas of the cerebral cortex?
The thalamus encloses the shallow third ventricle of the brain, and is the relay station for sensory impulses passing upwards to the sensory cortex.
What are cortical regions that interpret sensory information or coordinate motor responses are called----------area?
association areas :)
What are some applications for sensory movements?
There are not currently any specific applications that are designed for the sole purpose of sensory movements. One should look out for applications that allow the user to interact via light or sound as these are part of the sensory areas focused on within sensory play.
Disorder in which the signals from the various sensory organs are processes in the wrong cortical areas?
Synesthesia
Why is the temple sensitive?
Temples are sensitive areas in the body because they contain sensory receptors that are attuned to pressure, temperature, and pain. Additionally, the temple is located at a vulnerable spot where the skull is thinnest, making it more prone to responding to sensitivity or pain.
What is the difference between the internal granular layer at the sensory areas compared to the motor areas?
Internal granular layer is the 4th layer (from 6 horizontal layers of neocortex).sensory areas = also called "granular cortical areas" because they have many granule neurons in their well-developed layer 4motor areas = also called "agranular cortical areas" because they have less granule neurons in their thin layer 4
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