Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

Anatomy & Physiology

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a special sense?

Temperature

Pain

Touch

Vision

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Step 1: Understand the concept of special senses. Special senses are those that have specialized organs dedicated to them, such as the eyes for vision, ears for hearing, and taste buds for taste. These senses are distinct from general senses like temperature, pain, and touch, which are detected by receptors distributed throughout the body.

Step 2: Review the list of options provided in the problem: Temperature, Pain, Touch, and Vision. Identify which of these has a specialized organ associated with it.

Step 3: Recall that temperature, pain, and touch are general senses. They are detected by free nerve endings or other receptors located in the skin and tissues, but they do not have specialized organs.

Step 4: Recognize that vision is a special sense because it is associated with a specialized organ—the eyes. The eyes contain photoreceptors (rods and cones) that detect light and allow for the perception of vision.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is Vision, as it fits the definition of a special sense due to its reliance on a specialized organ (the eyes).