Asked by Pawan Kumar on May 11, 2024
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It is very hot in the room but Jamie does not seem to notice. Her exteroreceptors have detected the heat and sent the message to her brain, but her brain has not correctly determined the message. What does Jamie have a problem with?
A) exteroreceptors
B) detection
C) sensation
D) perception
E) thermoreceptors
Exteroreceptors
External sensors in the body that detect stimuli from the outside world, such as light, sound, and touch.
Perception
Processing of sensory stimuli that occurs when the brain interprets information being received from the sensory receptors.
Thermoreceptors
Thermoreceptors are sensory receptors that detect changes in temperature, enabling the sensation of warmth or cold.
- Describe the bodily functions involved in sensory perception.
- Grasp the concept of sensory adaptation and how it affects perception.
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Victoria ChristMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jamie's issue is with perception, as her brain is not correctly interpreting the message sent by her thermoreceptors.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the bodily functions involved in sensory perception.
- Grasp the concept of sensory adaptation and how it affects perception.