...overlapping functions of sensory input, integration, and...
...nervous system (PNS). Sensory receptors a responsive...
...internal stimuli. Such sensory input is conveyed...
...the integration of sensory information. Superior colliculi...
...Acts as a sensory filter. Sleep and...
...cognitive factors. Relays sensory information about joints,...
...Thalamus. Relays all sensory information to the...
...each type of sensory information. Relays motor...
...areas. Areas where sensory information is integrated...

...Types of Neurons: Sensory Neurons: Function: Carry...
...CNS from a sensory neuron either to...
...by an impulse: Sensory Nerve Receptor Cells...
...arc) involves only sensory and motor neurons...
...is sent along sensory neurons to the...
...impulses from the sensory neurons pass to...

...SENSORY AND MOTOR MECHANISMS...
...brain’s processing of sensory input and motor...
...are detected by sensory receptors. This energy...
...of a particular sensory input. B. Introduction...
...B. Introduction To Sensory Reception Sensations are...
...the brain via sensory neurons. Perception is...
...the sensation. 1. Sensory receptors transduce stimulus...
...the nervous system Sensory reception begins with...
...stimulus energy by sensory receptors. Exteroreceptors detect...
...inside the body. Sensory receptors convey the...
...system. This involves: sensory transduction, amplification, transmission,...
...transmission, and integration. Sensory Transduction. The conversion...
...occur apart from, sensory transduction. Transmission. The...
...The conduction of sensory impulses to the...
...the CNS. Some sensory receptors must transmit...
...chemical signals to sensory neurons. The strength...
...released by the sensory receptor. Some sensory...
...sensory receptor. Some sensory receptors are sensory...
...sensory receptors are sensory neurons. The intensity...
...The processing of sensory information. Begins at...
...Begins at the sensory receptor. For example,...
...receptor. For example, sensory adaptation is a...
...environmental conditions. 2. Sensory receptors are categorized...
...structure to a sensory impulse: follow the...
...potential in a sensory neuron. Pitch is...
...impulse along a sensory neuron. The semicircular...

...Environmental Stressors A. Sensory perceptual alterations 1....
...perceptual alterations 1. Sensory overload and deprivation...
...risk for both sensory overload and deprivation....
...difficulty, known as sensory perceptual alterations (SPAs)....
...can result from sensory perceptual alterations in...
...Interventions to decrease sensory perceptual alterations 1....
...High-Acuity Care Units Sensory overload Sensory deprivation...
...Units Sensory overload Sensory deprivation Pain Loss...
...patient. 5a. Delirium Sensory perceptual alterations Physical...

...functional divisions Afferent sensory, integrating, and efferent...
...are not only sensory or only motor...
...is either afferent (sensory) or efferent (motor)...
...(midbrain) Coordination of sensory information Relay center...
...(forebrain) Integration of sensory information Regulation of...
...processing and integrating sensory information, and in...
...Thalamus – integrates sensory information Epithalamus –...
...Integrates and interprets sensory information and initiates...
...which it receives sensory input Size of...

...Sensory Systems Sensory Receptors...
...Sensory Systems Sensory Receptors Range from...
...potential Figure 6.1 Sensory reception: Reception Transduction...
...Potentials Generator potential Sensory receptor is the...
...membrane Receptor potential Sensory receptor is separate...
...neurotransmitter Classification of Sensory Receptors Based on...
...Problems? Classification of Sensory Receptors Based on...
...of the signal? Sensory receptors must encode...
...pathway from the sensory cell to the...
...Region of the sensory surface that generates...
...more than one sensory receptor cell Lateral...
...How can a sensory receptor code for...
...of AP frequencies? Sensory neurons code stimulus...
...AP frequency Poor sensory discrimination Narrow dynamic...
...AP frequency Good sensory discrimination Range fractionation...
...range without decreasing sensory discrimination Stimulus Duration...
...plates Receptors Bipolar sensory neurons G-protein coupled...
...Function as isolated sensory cells Free nerves...
...neurotransmitter (glutamate) Excites sensory neuron Round window...
...– most of sensory information crosses over...

... Chapter 50 Sensory and Motor Mechanisms...
...brain’s processing of sensory input and motor...
...and processing of sensory information and the...
...processes. Concept 50.1 Sensory receptors transduce stimulus...
...membrane potential of sensory receptor cells, thereby...
...central nervous system. Sensory pathways have four...
...functions in common: sensory reception, transduction, transmission,...
...transmission, and integration. Sensory pathways begin with...
...pathways begin with sensory reception, the detection...
...a stimulus by sensory cells. Most sensory...
...sensory cells. Most sensory cells are specialized...
...cell types in sensory organs, such as...
...or ears. All sensory cells and organs,...
...as structures within sensory cells that respond...
...specific stimuli, constitute sensory receptors. Many sensory...
...sensory receptors. Many sensory receptors detect stimuli...
...There are also sensory receptors for stimuli...
...muscle. In other sensory receptors, ion channels...
...pigments in the sensory receptor absorb light....
...potential of a sensory receptor is called...
...receptor is called sensory transduction; the change...
...the stimulus. Many sensory receptors show extreme...
...a single molecule. Sensory information is transmitted...
...potentials. For many sensory receptors, transduction of...
...nervous system (CNS). Sensory receptor cells, such...
...the CNS. Other sensory receptor cells release...
...at synapses with sensory neurons. At almost...
...produced by a sensory receptor. If the...
...receptor is a sensory neuron, a larger...
...is not a sensory neuron, a larger...
...postsynaptic neuron. Many sensory neurons spontaneously generate...
...intensity. Processing of sensory information can occur...
...CNS. Integration of sensory information begins as...
...parts of a sensory receptor cell are...
...postsynaptic potentials in sensory neurons that synapse...
...action potentials from sensory neurons generates perception...
...action potentials along sensory neurons reach the...
...connections that link sensory receptors to the...
...Action potentials from sensory receptors travel along...
...the brain distinguishes sensory stimuli based on...
...of stimuli by sensory receptors is subject...
...that occurs in sensory receptor cells often...
...in responsiveness termed sensory adaptation, which enables...
...in stimulus intensity. Sensory receptors are categorized...
...they transduce. A sensory cell typically has...
...red from blue. Sensory receptors are divided...
...the dendrites of sensory neurons that spiral...
...are stretched, depolarizing sensory neurons and triggering...
...spindles and the sensory neurons that innervate...
...the dendrites of sensory neurons, embedded in...
...scientists understand how sensory cells detect temperature....
...called capsaicin. Exposing sensory neurons to capsaicin...
...activate the same sensory receptors as high...
...In mammals, the sensory organs for hearing...
...Hearing relies on sensory receptors that are...
...potentials in the sensory neurons. Pitch is...
...the output of sensory neurons, signaling the...
...the axons of sensory neurons to the...
...similar sets of sensory receptors. Many animals...
...in mouthparts, within sensory hairs called sensilla....
...Signal transduction to sensory neurons is similar...
...neurotransmitter onto a sensory neuron. Unlike the...
...unlike gustation, the sensory cells are neurons....

...the clustering of sensory neurons and interneurons...
...CNS to the sensory and motor neurons...
...emotion, processing of sensory information, and generating...
...and internal environment. Sensory information reaches the...
...dedicated to conveying sensory information for olfaction,...
...the pons transfer sensory information and motor...
...different types of sensory information, sending coded...
...information, sending coded sensory information along neurons...
...of the forebrain. Sensory axons involved in...
...acts as a sensory filter to choose...
...The cerebellum receives sensory information about joint...
...cerebellum integrates this sensory and motor information...
...input center for sensory information going to...
...and birds receives sensory input—sights, sounds, and...
...areas, including primary sensory areas, which receive...
...specific type of sensory information, and association...
...contains mainly primary sensory areas, whereas a...
...cerebral cortex receives sensory input from dedicated...
...input from dedicated sensory organs, such as...
...muscles and limbs. Sensory information coming into...
...thalamus to primary sensory areas within the...
...at the primary sensory areas is passed...
...features in the sensory input. In the...
...as faces. Integrated sensory information is passed...
...that generates the sensory input or receives...
...Neurons that process sensory information from the...
...the number of sensory neurons that extend...
...the word: The sensory information that travels...
...limbic system with sensory areas of the...
...unconscious processing of sensory information, providing an...

...Module 18 Sensory Perception The Concept...
...The Concept of Sensory Perception Sensory organs...
...of Sensory Perception Sensory organs provide pathways...
...development, and survival Sensory perception is protective...
...is protective Normal sensory perception Sensory reception...
...Normal sensory perception Sensory reception ( the...
...Four aspects of sensory process Stimulus Receptor...
...to adapt to sensory stimuli Awareness (...
...action Alterations of sensory perception Alterations and...
...CONCEPTS RELATED TO SENSORY PERCEPTION, p. 1280...
...ALTERATIONS AND THERAPIES Sensory Perception, p. 1281...
...hypertension contribute to sensory impairment Case Study...
...( may damage sensory organs Many eye...
...children Screenings Often, sensory changes happen very...
...Nursing assessment Present sensory perception, usual functioning,...
...perception, usual functioning, sensory deficits, potential problems...
...See ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW Sensory-Perceptual Functioning, p. 1284...
...LIFESPAN CONSIDERATIONS Assessing Sensory Function in Children,...
...of communication Preventing sensory overload or deprivation...
...safely Promoting healthy sensory function Children with...
...that provide appropriate sensory input ( neither...
...at risk of sensory loss ( how...
...reduce loss Preventing sensory overload Assist with...
...draining wound Preventing sensory deprivation Increase environmental...
...visitors Managing acute sensory deficits Encourage use...
...Encourage use of sensory aids Service dogs...
...See Box 181 SENSORY AIDS FOR VISUAL...
...Moderate to acute sensory deficits impact quality...
...The Concept of Sensory Perception Relate Link...
...Polyneuropathies ( bilateral sensory disorders Most common...
...Assessment Nursing history Sensory impairments, comorbidities Exposure...
...Cranial nerve and sensory/motor assessment Diagnosis Risk...

...small proportion become sensory neurons (brn-3), but...
...brn-3--ie, all are sensory neurons. For some...
...to Wnt-1 made sensory neurons (some also...
...cells differentiate into sensory neurons. They also...
...cells differentiate into sensory neurons if the...
...to differentiate into sensory neurons. ...