How Many Basic Sensations Are Detected by the Nerve Endings

question 50

Multiple Choice

How many basic sensations are detected by the nerve endings in the skin

• A)3
• B)4
• C)6
• D)10

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Definitions:

Binding

In the sense of vision, the bringing together and integration of what is processed by different neural pathways or cells.

Depth-Vision Cues

Visual indicators that allow individuals to perceive the world in three dimensions and judge the distance of objects.

Binocular

Refers to the use of both eyes for vision, which provides depth perception and a wider field of view.

Perceptual Constancy

The cognitive ability to perceive objects as unchanging despite changes in sensory input, such as variations in illumination, angle, or distance.