The Sensations of Pressure, Touch, Stretch, and Temperature Are Known

question 20

Short Answer

The sensations of pressure, touch, stretch, and temperature are known as ____________________ senses.

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which signals are passed between neurons through the synapse, involving the release of neurotransmitters.

Electrical Neural Impulse

The electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication between the brain and parts of the body.

Synaptic Cleft

The tiny gap between neurons across which neurotransmitters are released and received, facilitating neural communication.