sensory physiology

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• Sensory substitution — means to transform the characteristics of one sensory modality into stimuli of another sensory modality. It is hoped that sensory substitution systems can help handicapped people by restoring their ability to perceive a certain defective sensory… …   Wikipedia

• Sensory neuroscience — is a subfield of neuroscience which explores the anatomy and physiology of neurons that are part of sensory systems such as vision, hearing, and olfaction. Neurons in sensory regions of the brain respond to stimuli by firing one or more nerve… …   Wikipedia

• physiology — /fiz ee ol euh jee/, n. 1. the branch of biology dealing with the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes. 2. the organic processes or functions in an organism or in any of its… …   Universalium

• sensory — sen·so·ry || sensrɪ adj. pertaining to the senses; sensitive, responsive to stimuli (Physiology) …   English contemporary dictionary

• sensory — /ˈsɛnsəri / (say sensuhree) adjective 1. relating to sensation. 2. Physiology denoting a structure that conveys an impulse which results or tends to result in sensation, as a nerve. Also, sensorial /sɛnˈsɔriəl/ (say sen sawreeuhl) …  

• European Sensory Network — (ESN) The [http://www.esn network.com European Sensory Network (ESN)] is an international association of leading academic and research institutions in the field of sensory and consumer sciences. [http://www.esn network.com/esn members.html ESN… …   Wikipedia

• Gastrointestinal physiology — is a branch of human physiology addressing the physical function of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The major processes occurring in the GI system are that of motility, secretion, regulation, digestion and circulation. The function and… …   Wikipedia

• Insect physiology — includes the physiology and biochemistry of insect organ systems. Although diverse, insects are quite similar in overall design, internally and externally. The insect is made up of three main body regions (tagmata), the head, thorax and abdomen.… …   Wikipedia

• Active sensory systems — are sensory receptors that are activated by probing the environment with self generated energy. Examples include echolocation of bats and dolphins and insect antennae. Using self generated energy allows more control over signal intensity,… …   Wikipedia

• Transduction (physiology) — In physiology, transduction is the conversion of a stimulus from one form to another. Transduction in the nervous system typically refers to synaptic events wherein an electrical signal, known as an action potential, is converted into a chemical… …   Wikipedia

• Plant perception (physiology) — In the study of plant physiology plant perception is a term used to describe mechanisms by which plants recognize changes in the environment. Examples of stimuli which plants perceive and can react to include chemicals, gravity, light, moisture,… …   Wikipedia