Which Sensory System Is Most Impaired in Astronauts Who Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which sensory system is most impaired in astronauts who are experiencing weightlessness in space?

• A) vestibular sensation
• B) vision
• C) olfaction
• D) somatosensory sensation

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Definitions:

Binocular Cue

A visual information taken in by two eyes that enable for a depth perception, or the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions.

Depth

In a cognitive or perceptual context, depth refers to the complexity or profundity of understanding, perception, or feeling.

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses which then can be processed by the brain to inform about the environment.